Yulong: Irvine tutor

Certified Tutor

I'm a native Chinese speaker, proud Tibetan, and your soon-to-be favorite Chinese tutor.

By day, I work in cyber threat intelligence (yes, I really do track hackers online), and by passion, I'm a lifelong language lover who genuinely enjoys helping others learn Mandarin without fear, confusion, or endless grammar drills. I speak Mandarin natively, English like a D.C. local, and Russian and Serbian like someone who's taken too many language exams for fun.

Born Tibetan and raised in the richness of multiple languages and cultures, I understand that language isn't just vocabulary it's connection. Whether you want to ace the HSK, expand your career opportunities, or finally understand what your Chinese friends are really saying on WeChat, I'll help you get there with clarity, humor, and just enough flashcards to keep it interesting.

My lessons are practical, personalized, and laid-back kind of like learning Chinese from a multilingual friend who tracks cybercriminals by day and gently corrects your tones by night.

Let's learn Mandarin in a way that actually sticks no pressure, no judgment, and definitely no boring.

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Yulong’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Degree: Nanjing University of Science and Technology - Bachelor's, Electronic engineering

Degree: Univeristy of Texas at Austin - Master's/Graduate, Business

Hobbies

When I’m not working or teaching, you’ll probably find me outdoors somewhere — I’m a big nature lover who enjoys quiet walks, forest trails, and the occasional dramatic mountain view. I’m also a huge cat guy (seriously, cats & people most days), and a pretty solid cook who likes experimenting with recipes from all over Asia. In my downtime, I love photography — especially capturing those quiet, in-between moments that feel like poetry without word

Tutoring Subjects

Algebra

AP Chinese Language and Culture

Conversational Mandarin

Elementary School Math

Mandarin Chinese 1

Mandarin Chinese 3

Mandarin Chinese 4