Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Albany, NY

...I am willing to diligently work with students to overcome their learning obstacles. Through my teaching experiences, I have found great joy in watching both kids and adults grow and excel as students. I have had experience teaching violin, Chinese, English, swimming, writing, and cell biology, and I'm very excited to expand this list. By continuing to encourage and guide the students, I believe that they will become even more accomplished in their academics.

...with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from...

...and started speaking English. I was also recommended by my professor in college to tutor a middle school girl both math and English. And because of my tutoring, that girl's study performance in both math and English greatly improved. I am very patient while teaching and know how to make a student motivated to learn. Since each student has a different characteristic, I can use different way of teaching accordingly to help them learn effectively....

...like English, is about argumentation. You do have to learn the dates and events and important names, but it's far more important to learn to place those events and people in context and look for the reason why things happen. An average history tutoring session will consist of three parts: we'll first have a general discussion of the topic you're learning about, then I'll give you a quick quiz and we'll go over anything you...

...I completed an internship at Empire State Development in Manhattan, producing content for New York's official tourism website "I Love New York". I also have experience teaching students of all ages (5-18) overseas in the beautiful country of Taiwan, where I lived for nearly two years. Tutoring one-on-one is one of my favorites ways to teach: We can treat the pursuit as a conversation rather than a lecture, which I believe is more enjoyable for...

I go to a well-known university within the technical field. I have been studying computer science for nearly 7 years. I have started an initiative at school to help underclassmen get through coding problems. I teach the way I would've liked to have been taught.

...Essay Writing, 19th Century British Novel, College Level Introductory English Courses, American Literature (1800s-contemporary), Gothic, Milton, and Shakespeare. I have mainly tutored high school students, incoming first year college students, and current college students. When I'm not tutoring or doing school work, I read for enjoyment (Stephen King is my current obsession), draw, longboard, listen to music (anything from The 1975 and Panic! At The Disco to Broadway show tunes), and write short stories.

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...through and guiding me through problems. It was this hands on interaction and collaborative learning that showed me the value and importance of mentors and tutors and the impact they could have on sharing knowledge. After this experience I knew I wanted to be a tutor. I have always enjoyed helping others, and in school often work with friends through difficult problems. I know the value of having someone there to help you and work...

...currently a junior/senior at Suny Albany. I major in criminal justice and Sociology. As a tutor for Chinese lessons, I grew up in Tianjin, China, a beautiful city. I came to America when I was 14. I have much tutoring experience, growing up as an ESL speaker, I know the importance of learning a second language with some one who can speak that language fluently. So I am here to help!

...joined PUGS (Program for Undergraduate Guidance). I was paired up with underclassmen who were in the same major (Computer Science) or had similar career goals. This program aimed to be professional while creating a friendly relationship between the mentors and students. I provided answers and guidance to the students who shared my major or career goals. I also liked to help my fellow classmates whenever they had questions about their work or projects. I like...

...have a degree of bachelor in Plant Science. I was a tutor in math when I studied in college. Most students think that it is very hard to learn mandarin or math. Well, I would like to say if you grasp the right way , you will find a lot of fun from these charming subjects. Everything we have learned,not only just knowledge, but also was lots of methods which could help us to widen...

...humor and creativity in my tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and travel. Additionally I love writing and literature and enjoy working with high-schoolers in perfecting their college admissions essays. I also have a...

I know what it's like to struggle in school. I enjoy tutoring especially after I learned to work through a difficult subject successfully. I believe in making things simple and easy to understand. I've studied hard all of my life and have learned how to study smarter instead.

...lot, and even until today, I still maintain the habit of reading at least one book in Chinese every 2 weeks. I love personalized tutoring, so I have a very efficient system of targeting my course plans according to each individual student. I would incorporate connections to the your interests, teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I like to set...

...or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more than apparent. Overall, I find tutoring to be an incredibly rewarding profession and I am eager to continue to support students in discovering a passion for their education. In my spare...

...have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help...

I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

...on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed...

...And while I have worked with exceptionally naturally gifted students, I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that will suit your own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone learns differently and tailoring counseling to the personal abilities and objectives of my students. I believe 'smart' is just another word for 'hard-working' and that goals can be achieved with a good plan of...