Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...received a BA in Mandarin Chinese from Brigham Young University in 2009 and scored superior on a national oral exam (OPI) in Mandarin. Although Chinese can seem intimidating and difficult, it is in many ways much easier to learn than Latin-based languages such as English and Spanish. Chinese is like learning the language of cavemen; it is visual, musical, and established on basic, conjugation-free grammar. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome their language...

...one. I have tutored both here in Arizona and overseas, both ESL and Mandarin Chinese. I also have college proficiency in Japanese, which is the third language I learned through my second language. I would love to share my experience and passion with my students and help them achieve their goal, whatever it may be. I am patient, laid back and passionate about sharing my native language and culture with others in a relaxed and...

...I was always the friend in school who organized study groups and made sure my friends passed; at work I always end up as primary trainer, and in my free time I enjoy teaching youth and adults my hobbies: organic gardening, solar cooking, yoga, playing guitar, singing and beekeeping. My real passion is languages. I never tire of teaching Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or my native tongue, English (especially writing). Given these subjects, it may be...

...I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether...

...my Spring Break of 2014. In addition, I have been a Mandarin Chinese Instructor for an after-school program at Mark Keppel Elementary School in Glendale since January 2015. In February 2015, I was hired as an ESL substitute teacher at Language System Institute in Alhambra. Based on my working knowledge and experiences, I am comfortable tutoring all age levels. The subjects I tutor are: Mandarin, ESL, grammar and mechanics, and public speaking. I am most...

...state. We also devoted time to reading Chinese short stories, such as Lu Xun’s “The True Story of Ah Q” and “A Madman’s Diary." Reading these classics, along with reading about China’s media gave me better appreciation for the Chinese language, as well as China’s history and culture. After the Flagship program, I learned that my true passion for the language and culture would be best expressed through teaching and tutoring. I have spent years...

I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at MIT in chemical engineering. Previously, I worked as a science tutor for Pasadena City College and a couple of high school students.

...while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue...

...and a certified science teacher, I have taught both Standard and Honors Chemistry, honors Earth Environmental Science, and AP Environmental Science. My tutoring experience started when I worked with elementary school students and continued during my high school years and college. I peer tutored a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Chinese to mathematics to sciences. My goals for tutoring are to academically prepare a diverse group of students and ensure scientific literacy. I strongly...

Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an answer is correct is much better than mindless practice. All students have the ability to understand, but it's up to the teacher to find the method that makes sense.