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" Last year I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year level Mandarin courses in the Upper School at the Latin School of Chicago. After graduating from Oberlin College in 2007 I spent two years teaching English at the Shanxi Agricultural University in Taigu, Shanxi Province of China. Since then I have completed three intensive summer immersion Chinese language courses, worked as the assistant director for the Middlebury-Monterey Chinese language academy at Bard College at Simon's Rock, worked as a translator for www.skritter.com (a website that helps students to practice writing Chinese characters), and as a Chinese language consultant for ...
My Education
- Oberlin College - BA, Classics
- DePaul University - MEd, Chinese Pedagogy
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"Besides the obvious obstacles of differentiating tones and writing characters, the language is infused with many cultural nuances that add to its beauty as well as its complexity. As a native speaker of English myself I know just how difficult learning Mandarin can be. After several extensive trips to China (including 6 months as an exchange student at Xiamen University) I also know how much fun there is to be had, not to mention the plethora of opportunities that come with speaking Mandarin well. The Chinese have a saying: One more friend, one more road. So allow me to call upon my experiences in learning the language and culture to guide ...
My Education
- Eckerd College - BA, Biology, Chinese (minor)
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Biology, Mandarin Chinese
"In addition to math and chemistry, as a native speaker of Chinese I always feel happy to teach people studying my country’s language. I believe that studying a foreign language can be fun, and does not mean that you have to take those boring grammar and vocabulary classes over and over again. Passion is very important to this process. I like to teach in a way which keeps the students interested and engaged, and help them to be highly self motivated."
My Education
- Shenzhen University - BE, Applied Chemistry
- Illinois Institute of Technology - MS, Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
Algebra, Trigonometry, Chemistry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Mandarin Chinese
"I taught English to students who ranged from preschool children to working adults.
Since moving back to the US, I still tutor Mandarin. I strive to make my lessons dynamic and enjoyable. I feel it is important that tutoring sessions are adapted to the student's needs and personality. The more students are engaged in the learning process the easier it is for them to stay motivated and reach their goals.
The reason I love teaching languages is because I'm a people person."
My Education
- Sichuan University - BA, Mandarin
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"My work is focused on instructional methodology, language education, and developmental psychology. I have experience working with students from preschool age to college on subjects including math, language and test preparation (GRE, TOFEL, IELTS ect).My teaching philosophy is that learning makes the most sense and is the most effective when it has a personal relevance and when it is rewarded by progression.
I am currently located in the Chicago area and I enjoy light comedy and cooking in my free time.."
My Education
- Guangdong University of Foreign Studies - BE, International Trade and Economics
- indiana university - MA, Educational Psychology
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese, GRE
" Through my own learning experience and my time as a teacher I have developed a great respect for the unique learning process of each individual. I've had the opportunity to explore this process through teaching reading classes (which covered everything from basic phonics to university-level study skills and speed reading) to ESL instruction (including conversation, business English and TOEFL test preparation classes), and finally to Mandarin tutoring where I have the opportunity to share my written and spoken Mandarin skills as well as the cultural understanding and experience I gained from having lived in China for over three ...
My Education
- North Park University - BA, English Literature/ Philosophy
- Valparaiso University - MA, Chinese Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"I have lived in China for the past 6 years and am really excited to begin helping students speak and learn Mandarin--a language, culture and people group so very close to my heart!
Learning a new language can open us up to more opportunities and new experiences we might otherwise think were impossible. Learning a new language, I find, brings people of different backgrounds, countries and cultures together and makes this world a little smaller :)
I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with you!."
My Education
- Illinois State University - BA, Community Health Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese, Elementary Math
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I've been tutoring high school students for the past three years. My goal in tutoring is for my students to learn what questions they need to ask themselves when the going gets tough. If I'm teaching a language, for example, I help my students not only with translating particular sentences, but with forming a method of translation for themselves. That way, they have the tools to solve further difficulties even when I'm not there."
My Education
- Harvard University - BA, English
- University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, College Essays, GRE, Latin, ACT Science, ACT, ACT Reading, Mandarin Chinese, ACT English, ACT Math, Algebra, ACT Writing
"I came to the US as an exchange student when I was 15 and went to Ft. Madison, Iowa and graduated from Ft,. Madison Senior High School. I have a B.A."
My Education
- Columbia College - BA, Film and Video
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"This lets them become the engines of their own progress. If a student no longer needs my help, I consider my work a success.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude in Diplomacy & World Affairs, with a minor in Chinese. I'm an avid learner and loved my major for the wide range of discplines it includes - political science, economics, history, geography, religion, sociology, and my favorite, foreign language."
My Education
- Tufts University - BA, International Relations
- Occidental College - BA, Diplomacy & World Affairs
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese, Economics
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