Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Lake in the Hills, IL

...teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding, and thoughtful in my approach.

...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 years. Through these diverse experiences I have taught students between the ages of 4 and 92 from...

...German from my Austrian family and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching...

...confidence and to stay motivated. Most of all I enjoy teaching Chinese. It is a joy to be able to share my love for my language and culture with others. Learning a new language is exciting and challenging. To me its more than just grammar, sentence structure and endless memorization. It is an adventure. The...

...teaching. All these teaching experience improved my ability to integrate student-centered pedagogy and multiple interactive approaches into actual teaching. I am also experienced in helping students prepare HSK test and YCT test. I am warm and friendly , responsible and patient, and I can't wait to meet you and help you reach your goals and...

...a tutor at Kumon Math and Reading for three years in high school, teaching students of all ages. I was also a geometry tutor, so I have extensive experience with mathematics. I found both jobs to be extremely rewarding, and I loved seeing students grasp a math concept or write an incredible essay. I would...

...I completed the 50-hour CTEYL (Certificate of Teaching English for Young Learners) course on October 1 and got the certificate on October 4. I just had a short-term experience teaching Mandarin Chinese this year. I accomplished the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL training course at International TEFL/TESOL training (ittt) on March 30 and got TESOL certified on April...

...and write very well). Here is my education background: Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, Ph.D., Structural Engineering South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, M.S. and B.S., Structural Engineering I made over 30 presentations in English and Chinese, in technical conference in US or in China (8 universities including , , , etc.)

...subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or concerts. I believe that the key driver of academic success is genuine interest in the subject. As a...

...AP Statistics (6th through 12th grade). I am passionate about helping students because I grew up hearing that there were two kinds of people: those who were good at math and those who simply weren't built for it. I don't believe this is true. I think everyone can be a "math person" with the right...

...in Chines in no time. In my class, you will practice speaking Chinese with native speakers and get to know Chinese cultures. If you love to cook, I can also share with you some tips on how to cook delicious Chinese food. What are you waiting for? Let me help you learn Chinese in a...

I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...

...learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion...

...learning Mandarin for travel, business, or personal interest, I'm all about tailoring lessons to fit your goals and making it fun along the way. As someone who's learned English as a second language, I totally get the ups and downs of learning a new language. My approach is supportive, practical, and filled with encouragement (and...

...I speak. From my tutoring experiences and taking classes within the Learning Sciences, I find it important to listen to student needs and interests while maintaining encouragement to challenge themselves in the spirit of learning, and be a source of emotional support in addition to providing knowledge. In my spare time, I love reading, playing...

...success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore...

...with a specific concept or need help developing a study plan, I am committed to working with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. If you choose to work with me, you can expect a tutor and mentor who is patient, supportive, and...

...be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength...

...and ESL. I have ways to make learning Chinese easy and fun, as well as in depth, upon request. I have been a Chinese tutor for more than 15 years with excellent feedback from my students from elementary school to college. I enjoy helping students achieve their goals, and always work hard to meet and...

I value the learning process, and aim to pass on the fundamentals of language and other subject areas I have obtained.