...native speaker of Chinese Mandarin with a PSC Certificate as Level-Two. I was born in China and lived in China for 30 years, knowledgeable about Chinese daily life, culture, scenery and food. I received a Bachelor of Management from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and had been a marketer for more than 8 years in China's cosmetics and personal care industry after graduation. I have almost 2 years' tutoring experience covering a broad range...
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...Alicia, a Ph.D. in Economics with a Master's in Statistics. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring economics, statistics, and research methods at the university level. I've also worked on survey projects 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...
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...currently an undergraduate student at McMaster University in the Life Sciences Gateway program, hoping to specialize in Honours Biochemistry for my second year. Teaching has been deeply intertwined with my daily life since a young age, from helping my younger sister with her homework and music studies to being involved in my school board's in-class tutoring program. I particularly enjoy teaching as I find joy in helping others out and making an impact on their...
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...dedicated tutor with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University, I have over 2 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom settings, specializing in subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore challenging concepts. I believe in tailoring my approach to each student's unique learning style, using real-world applications to make complex topics relatable. My passion for...
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...a diverse background in law, policy, and sustainability, with training from Tsinghua University, the University of Chicago, and a current PhD in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo. I have taught and tutored extensivelyincluding supporting over 400 students as a Graduate Teaching Assistantwhich strengthened my ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt to different learning needs. I tutor Mandarin, Math, and GRE Quant, and my teaching style emphasizes clarity, patience, and step-by-step learning....
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...teaching is inspired by Carl Rogers's person-centre approach and informed by Jean Piaget's cognitive development stages and Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding. I value what makes everyone unique by helping them set realistic goals and "jump and catch the peach on the tree" while respecting the commonality in cognitive development. My teaching style is responsive, thorough and clear. I prefer to talk about society when I teach any subject.I like playing soccer and volleyball for pastime....
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...Chinese speaker with a degree in Business English from China University of Petroleum. As a certified Mandarin-English interpreter with CILISAT certification, I bring a deep understanding of Mandarin and its cultural nuances to my teaching. Fluent in English and also proficient in French, I'm well-equipped to communicate with students from diverse backgrounds and help bridge any language gaps. My personal experience in learning languages has equipped me with effective strategies and insights, which I'm eager...
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...Ruting, a dedicated Mandarin tutor with over three years of experience teaching more than 70 students of various ages and backgrounds. I hold a Master's degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Dalian Maritime University. I'm easy-going, open-minded, and caring, and I love tailoring my lessons to each student's unique needs and goals. Learning Mandarin can seem challenging, but together we can make...
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As a passionate educator with a deep-rooted love for Chinese language and culture, I am dedicated to inspiring my students to embark on a journey of linguistic and cultural exploration. With over 10 years of experience in tutoring, I bring a dynamic approach that combines traditional teaching methods with modern pedagogical techniques tailored to each student's unique learning style. I enjoy writing and journaling, cooking Chinese cuisine, travel and cultural exchange.
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...from Fu Jian Normal University in China. I have taught at a Chinese elementary school for 11 years, and I have been tutoring Chinese in person and online since 2012. I am also a Raleigh Chinese Language School teacher. I teach both adults and children at all levels. I can adapt and follow the school curriculums, help students with home works, projects and essays. I teach text books for students learning Chinese independently. I can...
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...recent graduate with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta, I am deeply committed to guiding students through the intricate worlds of mathematics and programming. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in Algebra, Calculus, and Computer Programming, employing hands-on projects and iterative demonstrations to make complex concepts accessible and engaging. My teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of real-world applications, which I believe are crucial for sparking curiosity and enhancing...
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I graduated from the University of Toronto with H.Bsc Degree with a focus on Environmental Science. I have been speaking mandarin all my life and have 3 years of tutoring experiences(age group ranging from 10 to 30). To me, students are blank canvases waiting to be painted. The best painter would be an interactive and engaging teacher, therefore, I would do my best to design classroom activities that are both fun and engaging.
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...incredibly rewarding. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, adaptability, and empowermentevery student has unique strengths, and I aim to tailor my approach to bring out the best in them. Beyond academics, I enjoy hobbies like observational astronomy and drone photography, where I explore the beauty of science in action. These interests allow me to bring real-world examples to my lessons, helping students connect theory to practice. I believe that education transforms lives and builds confidence....
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...graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in philosophy, and minoring in history and classical civilization. My passion in helping students is greatly motivated by my mother, who was a university professor. I can teach a broad range of subjects, but my focus would be literature and history. In addition to academic subjects, I would be very pleased to share my university experience with students. Moreover, if any of...
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. My love of mathematics as a discipline developed through being required to use it in my professional life. I dedicated my career as a data analyst. My areas of expertise are Calculus, Discrete Mathematics as well as Linear Algebra. I can help in all of the mathematics-related areas.
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...the University of Waterloo with a master's degree in science (major in physics) and an honours bachelor's degree in science (major in physics), and I got another honours bachelor's degree in science in China. So definitely, I can tutor in both English and Chinese (Mandarin)! As a pre-international student, I understand how struggling that study math and science with a second language can be. I believe that I can help students whose mother tongue is...
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...student at McGill University, active learner with a unique perspective - Experiences teaching Canadian History - Specializes in Canadian, Quebec and Chinese histories, Religious Studies, and English - Bilingual teaching in English or Chinese available - Essay review and editing for all levels I share your frustrations as a student! - Able to simplify complicated knowledge for students, making learning a fun and relatable experience - Understands student frustrations and difficulties, able to share study...
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Burnaby Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutoring FAQ
Students taking Mandarin Chinese 2 build on the language skills they acquired in Mandarin Chinese 1 in order to improve their fluency in the dialect and gain a more complete understanding of Mandarin Chinese-speaking cultures. The biggest challenge for many students taking Mandarin Chinese 2 turns out to be keeping their knowledge of previously learned concepts fresh and ready for active use while learning new material. Certain challenges that first appeared in Mandarin Chinese 1 may persist as obstacles that need to be continuously surmounted in more advanced coursework.
When learning new vocabulary, students are still expected to express terms in traditional Chinese characters, simplified Chinese characters, and Pinyin Romanization, as well as pronounce vocabulary using the unintuitive tonal system of Mandarin Chinese. If students struggled with any of these topics in their previous coursework, it might spell trouble for them in Mandarin Chinese 2. While it is difficult enough to expand your understanding of increasingly complex grammatical constructions, learn additional vocabulary, and master new social details, it is the cumulative nature of the course that often proves to be a student's most imposing challenge. Classes spend relatively little time in reviewing previous course content, and you may have a hard time figuring out exactly which concepts it would most benefit you to review. Even if you can self-identify the weak points in your understanding, mastering this content can be extremely difficult without knowledgeable assistance.
If you are looking for guidance in your course, Mandarin Chinese tutoring might be just the thing to help you streamline your studies. Whether you need help with vocabulary or a grammatical concept from your previous course, your tutor can focus on exactly the material you need to review. Your tutor can create a customized learning plan for your Mandarin Chinese 2 tutoring sessions that focuses on the material you struggle with most, saving you time and energy by not asking you to review concepts that you have already mastered. If it is your speaking skills that could use more practice, your tutor makes for an excellent conversation partner. If it is reading or writing in Mandarin Chinese that you find most confusing, your tutor can help you work through targeted practice exercises, providing feedback and answering any questions you may have about the material along the way. If you need to prepare for an exam, your tutor can help you focus on reviewing the content that it will test. No matter what your particular concerns are with your Mandarin Chinese 2 course, your tutor can help you address them.
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Recent Burnaby Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on Lesson 13 Asking Directions. Giving directions is one of the hardest topics in learning Mandarin. We worked on direction and location words. Also, we practiced comparative sentences, special Mandarin word usages such as "dao," "guo", and resultative complements.
I did needs analysis at the beginning including at the student's current level, Chinese learning background, expectation from this tutoring session, and the general schedule to meet every week. We started some vocabulary for "family tree" as warm-up, and I left some homework for preview and extra homework. She didn't show me grades but I prepared some exercise as a quiz to see where she is. From her feedback, we decided to use her textbook as the main materials, include all language skills especially grammar and writing. We'll meet once a week for 90 minutes at 2:00pm, at the Library.
In the session, I was impressed by her Chinese proficiency. She has no difficulty understanding my questions and can express herself perfectly. We went over the grammar and practiced two sets of questions, we also had a dictation to help her review the vocabulary. I truly enjoyed working with her.
The student made a mother's day card for his mom in Chinese. He also needed help preparing for his math test tomorrow, so we reviewed the distributive, commutative, identity, and associative properties of addition and multiplication. He also completed some challenging problems using those properties and then I gave him some FOIL problems, which he figured out on his own with no teaching from me.
The student and I started off by going over common conversational phrases and trying to have a conversation in Mandarin using the question-response format. We went over "Where are you from?", "Where is the bathroom?", "What time is it?" etc. We also went over two old dialogues, one involving hobbies/going out and one involving family, in order to review old vocabulary. We finished off by going over a new dialogue which expanded the vocabulary relating to hobbies.
This is the last session and we did revision of most the vocabulary of the semester. There were at least three different kinds of vocabulary, and we made sentences or asked questions to connect them together to strengthen the usages of them as well as the recognition. With scaffolding the student could made sentences using most of the vocabulary.
