Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl in GMAT and TOEFL. My students have...

...working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I...

...graduated from Duke with a Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible...

...not studying, I'm rehearsing with the Musical Theater Club or hiking. When I'm studying, my goal is to make sure I understand why I'm doing whatever I'm doing. Whether it's Chinese grammar or a calculus problem, I want to know the reasoning behind each step. The same is true for my tutoring style. I believe it's important that students know why they are doing what they are doing, so they can solve problems when they...

Native Mandarin Chinese speaker who studied English in China for Bachelor's and had Master's in University of Birmingham in UK, travelled to 14 countries, now lives in Alexandria, VA in US. Love cross culture and making friends, have great passion in languages!

...I'm Michelle and I am an experienced and energetic teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students...

...dedication to education has been a constant throughout my extensive travels. I've researched the impact of education in post-genocide Rwanda, assisted high school students in Nepal with college admissions essays, taught business English to hotel staff in China, and worked as a preschool teacher in Taiwan. I have experience teaching English Language Arts, phonics, grammar, English conversation, elementary math, and beginner Chinese. However, reading and writing remain my favorite subjects. As a tutor, my top...

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...able to teach others the things that I have learned. I have taught high school biology, chemistry and physical science and have tutored in SAT Math prep there as well. My favorite moments of teaching were marked by students saying "I get it" -- especially after a long struggle to understand but everything finally makes sense and the light bulb just turned on. In helping students grasp very abstract concepts, I attempt to give examples...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...

Hi! My name is Camille I graduated from Babson College May 2019. While at Babson I studied Retail Supply Chain Management but took many courses on Spanish language as well as Latin American history. I lived in Spain my Junior year of high school and spent some time in College studying economics in Uruguay and Argentina.

I am an experienced tutor with Mathematics and Statistics degree from the University of Virginia. I have tutored more than 35 students for 1200+ hours. I am passionate about teaching and leading students to achieve their academic success.

...and French, which enables me to connect with a diverse array of learners. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging environment that caters to each student's unique needs. I am passionate about tutoring because I believe in the transformative power of education and find joy in witnessing my students' progress and growth in confidence. In my free time, I enjoy exploring different cultures and languages, which further enriches my teaching approach. Currently, I...

...never be as good of a writer as others. It was in large part because of the support of others that I continued to try and improve greatly. I want to encourage others to continue to persevere as well and I think it's very important to be able to clearly and easily express your ideas through writing. I have intermediate knowledge in reading/writing/speaking Korean, Spanish, and Mandarin. I explain the grammar points to beginning students...

...(Statistics and Algebra) and Chinese. In my experience, I have found that the best way to help a student learn is to find what works best for them. I firmly believe there is not just one method of learning and that by adjusting my teaching methods to cater to my students, it will allow them to best learn and understand their subject matter. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and hiking as well as...

As a former corporate professional and graduate from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, I plan to use my skills in mathematics and sciences to help teach the next generation of students what it takes to pass those tough courses and utilize my full potential in tutoring in order to help them succeed.

...Over the years, I have assisted my peers in China with learning English and my friends in college with their Chinese. I am most passionate about tutoring Mandarin-related subjects because I can relate to the difficulties of learning Chinese as a native English speaker. Having taken the Chinese SAT Subject Test and HSK Level 6 Exam (highest level offered), I am also experienced in helping with standardized language tests. I believe everyone has the ability...

...Chinese, I have trained both absolute beginners and heritage speakers in Standard Modern Chinese pronunciation. As a Spanish teacher, my favorite moments were when my students had a moment of realization: that they can say their "r" like a native speaker, that conjugating verbs is something they can do, or that learning a language is more fun than they thought it would be. Recently, I completed a Master's degree at Fudan University in Shanghai, China....

As a devoted college student with a strong passion for social media marketing, Youtube content development, and much more. I am truly excited to work as a developing college student. Throughout the past few years, I have tutored students ages 8-18 in history, English, and social studies.