...with a full-ride tuition scholarship. In the following two years, I studied English poetry writing with Sharon Olds, Charles Simic, Yusef Komunyakaa etc, and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2014. While I was developing a bilingual writer's career and having my work published in different magazines, I was also passionate about the nonprofit and development world. I had amazing internship and volunteering experience at United Nations Population Fund, Asia Society, the Metropolitan...
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...undergraduate math and biology courses when I was a graduate student, and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a few, playing violin,...
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...have been working as teacher for the past seven years; teaching domestically and internationally. While serving as a Peace Corps volunteer, I taught myself Chinese and finished my service with an advanced proficiency in speaking and writing. Most of my experience in the classroom relates to teaching Western/U.S. history and culture. I have recently returned to the U.S. and hope to continue advancing my career as an educator and working to improve the quality of...
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...from UC Berkeley with an M.S. degree, I am a registered professional engineer with 15 years of work experience. I found my passion for teaching when I started tutoring my own son. He is in a gifted school, and his math is 3-grade levels above his peers. I believe more students can benefit from my strong background in math and physics. I am also a native mandarin speaker and I will be happy to help...
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...I prioritize creating an interactive and engaging learning environment, employing real-world connections and collaborative activities to enhance understanding. My experience founding a nonprofit to provide English classes to underprivileged children has deepened my commitment to education and adaptability in teaching. I enjoy utilizing innovative strategies, such as icebreakers and online quizzes, to foster connection and engagement. Outside of tutoring, I am involved in hands-on lab research, exploring chemistry's real-life applications, which I find invaluable in...
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...for the Bank of Canada and conducted research in health economics, which allows me to connect theory with real-world applications. I specialize in helping students understand complex ideas with clarity and confidence. I'm patient, adaptable, and enjoy supporting learners at all levelsespecially those studying Statistics and Economics at the CEGEP/college and university level, whether you're preparing for exams, writing papers, or learning data analysis. I tutor in English and also speak Mandarin and intermediate French....
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...and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible to cater to students' needs.... My teaching...
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...MBA study, I completed the TA training program and was a teaching assistant for a year. I have hands on experience in teaching American students 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...
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...not a native speaker of the English language, neither am I. Studying math does not require you to be excellent in reading and grammar; it's all about the concept and good understanding. I enjoy the process of tutoring math because I love to help students of all ages build confidence in solving math problems. I hope one day you will find beauty in the works of mathematics just like I do.
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...a Business Administration and Chinese major at The Ohio State University. I tutor both English and Chinese with a simple philosophy: learning should be fun, engaging, and tailored to each student. Whether you're tackling tricky grammar or building everyday conversation skills, I'm here to help you grow with confidence and enjoy the process! Outside the classroom, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends, and staying active. I bring that same energy and curiosity into my...
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...well as introducing aspects of Chinese culture and history based on the students' interests. I developed personalized plans to align with each student's goals, answered their questions, and provided one-on-one support when needed. Mandarin studies include language proficiency, Chinese characters, grammar and sentence patterns, as well as Chinese culture and history. Regarding the CPA studies, I may not be able to review all the details of each section, but I'd be happy to assist students...
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...am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years. Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I also passed Japanese JLPT N1 level, and can help you with your Japanese. All ages are welcome.
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...copy the method from the book. Because I was majoring in Mechanical Engineering, I can handle most of the math and physics materials too. I'm very familiar with Algebra, if this is what you want to learn, I'm the man. For other content, as long as I learned it before, I can be prepared within a week. I was also a tutor in an Advanced Chinese course. In this class, I partnered with an individual...
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...been an ESL teacher for over 10 years and have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new...
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...writing remain my favorite subjects. As a tutor, my top priority is understanding each student's unique needs, background, and talents. This enables me to tailor lessons for success, ensuring students leave each session with a sense of accomplishment and greater confidence. My hope as a tutor is to be a source of continuous support and encouragement for all my students. I value open, honest communication with families. By working together, we can ensure that students...
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...its diverse and exciting population. I taught science to elementary school children in rural parts of Eastern China as president of uLAB, a non-governmental organization whose goal was to encourage engagement and excitement in budding students. Though I am versed in many areas, I most enjoy tutoring Mandarin, Math, and English. There's a definite gratification, too, in honing the skills to ace standardized tests. I hope to impart that enjoyment on a tutee, along with...
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...hello! I am excited to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I...
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...University. After graduation, I studied Mandarin Chinese for a year in Taiwan and then went backpacking through China. I can help you learn basic Mandarin Chinese (1 and 2), walk you through your political science studies, or bang out a killer essay. My two biggest priorities as a tutor are to teach you the *practical* skills you need to master your subject, and to give you a learning experience that is both fun and engaging.
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...experience in tutoring allows me to connect with students and tailor my approach to meet their individual needs, fostering a supportive environment that encourages academic growth. I am passionate about helping students succeed by breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts and utilizing engaging methodologies. Furthermore, my interests in languages, particularly Mandarin Chinese, enhance my ability to relate to diverse learners. I am excited to inspire students and guide them toward achieving their educational goals.
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...is a mutual journey that is entirely decided by the student and led by the teacher. I take full joy in walking alongside the educational journey in helping students to understand and develop into successful mastery and critical thinkers of information. As your tutor, I would be your source of empowerment, guide and coach. Most importantly, I approach tutoring and learning with the firm belief that all students have amazing strengths and talents that can...
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Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring FAQ
Mandarin Chinese 1 courses equip you with knowledge of the core fundamentals of the Mandarin dialect and prepares you for more advanced studies in the language. While this may be the first in a sequence of Mandarin classes that you are planning to take, you should not assume that it will necessarily be the easiest one. It's possible you may encounter more trouble in this class than in more advanced ones because of the initial challenges that learning Mandarin Chinese presents. Throughout the course, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with several different ways of representing Chinese text, including Pinyin Romanization, simplified characters, and traditional characters. For students who grew up speaking a language based on the Latin alphabet, this can present a large obstacle from the very first day of instruction. Additionally, students must learn to work with both hand-written and typed forms, which can cause additional stress. If this challenging subject has you down, get connected with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor in your area for one-on-one instruction.
Certain features of spoken Mandarin also present a bit of a learning curve. For example, Mandarin Chinese's use of four tones can create a stumbling block for new students. English makes extremely little use of tones, while Mandarin speakers rely on tone as a significant factor in determining the meaning of a spoken sentence. These initial difficulties must be surmounted before students can proceed with the main work of Mandarin Chinese 1, which is learning the core vocabulary needed to express yourself and communicate with others in the language.
Classes typically expect you to express your own opinions and back them up with evidence using vocabulary and grammatical knowledge that has been gained. They also require you to develop comprehensive understanding of cultural implications and the ability to discuss Chinese culture in the Mandarin tongue. If you are having trouble mastering the features of Mandarin Chinese or retaining all of the vocabulary that you need to memorize, one-on-one Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring can give you the personalized help that you require to excel.
At Varsity Tutors, our educational directors connect you with a private instructor based on your individual needs. To make the process as effective as possible, your independent tutor will analyze your current Mandarin Chinese knowledge, your concerns about your class, and the teaching methods that allow you to learn best. They can then use this information to help you connect with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor who suits your academic profile. Your knowledgeable tutor can take stock of your Mandarin knowledge and create an individual learning plan for your Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring sessions. This plan can focus on just the aspects of Mandarin Chinese in which it would most benefit you to improve your understanding. This way, you do not need to review material that already makes sense to you, allowing each of your tutoring sessions to be efficient and effective.
A Mandarin Chinese tutor can guide you through exercises targeting your weakest areas, answering your questions and providing feedback along the way. A tutor can even provide opportunities to practice your conversational skills and help you master the tone-based pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese terms if this aspect of the language is giving you trouble. No matter what parts of your Mandarin Chinese 1 class you are struggling with, a tutor can address these troublesome areas with targeted assistance. The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to meet with a private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the time and location of your choice, whether it be daytime, evenings, or even weekends, and whether it's at a local library, cafe, or in your own home.
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Recent Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring Session Notes
In this class, we worked on the Chinese consonants and vowels. As a singer, the student was very talented in grasping different tones, he was able to read every tone accurately. We also practiced reading more pinyin by showing some sample words. We will do more practice and introduce some characters in Chinese.
The student had a good session today. He learned his dictation words and copied two sentences containing those words. He read a passage out loud in Chinese. He checked his work and made corrections to previous workbook page and completed one additional page in his workbook.
The student and I went over the previous session's dialogue on date and time, and then we went over a new dialogue involving hobbies. We also reviewed basic sentence structures and various modifications of sentence structure, and we practiced a few grammar drills. We also discussed ways to maintain Mandarin skills, including watching movies or TV shows in Mandarin.
We mainly reviewed the characters learned in the past two weeks. I asked the students to read and recognize the characters I put on the presentation paper. The characters were about colors and common objects in real life so I also reviewed the meanings of them by asking them to connect the colors to the objects by reading the characters. We played a game in which the squares were presented in Chinese characters to improve their recognition. I also introduced a traditional Chinese food, zong zi, as today is the holiday to have that food.
I taught the student eight words (up, down, big, small, you, me, hello, goodbye) and reintroduced the word for dog. We did some charades to help memorize the new words and created very simple sentences to help her remember and contextualize the vocabulary. For example, I taught her how to say "my dog is big" and "your dog is small". We used flashcards to help teach this point, which I think helped a lot. I told her to study her flashcards and bring them to our session next week.
New monthly vocab: Last name, name, called. Chinese last names: Wang, Li, Chen, Zhang
History of Chinese last names
Vocab practice (word search)
Listening practice (online videos)
Convo practice (What is your name? What is your brother's name? Where are you from? What is your favorite Chinese food? etc.)
Character writing practice
