Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

Hello! I am Dawn. I love tutoring, especially in one on one situations, because I love to watch the light in someone's eyes when they "get it." I can and will use various methods from visual to lecture to help you or your child learn the subject. I have worked with students who just needed help studying and ones who had extreme test anxiety. I am willing to help you with what YOU need.... When teaching...

...you or your child need clear, understandable, and engaging instruction on any grade-level topic, please book a session. My name is Richard. I am a 3rd year medical student at the University of Arizona, with a scholarship. I hold degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Molecular Biology. I have a minor in Business Administration. I have tutored for all of my life. My mother has had her own tutoring company for more than 15 years in...

I am a gradute student at UofA majoring in EE and willing to help student succeed in different class/test subjects.

...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 the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary...

...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 surprising to learn that my degree (an AAS) is in Building and Construction with a focus on solar energy, but I like to be practical as...

...tutoring Mandarin Chinese for over five years. I lived in China and Taiwan off and on between 2002 and 2010. I've participated in study abroad, Internships abroad, service, and teaching while overseas. I 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...

...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 casual environment. I am detail oriented and I understand the importance of time management when it comes to making the most impact in learning with...

...need. During my time at Pima, I found myself the most helpful when I tutor in Chemistry and Math. Math is a subject that has a special place in my heart; chemistry can be related to our everyday life, which sparked my interest. I believe that any question asked is a step closer to understanding the material, and I encourage my students to ask any question that can help resolve their confusion. I love playing...

...like to put in the answers. Once we've gone over that, it's simply a matter of doing practice problems until you've got it. Every test will have different strategies, but you can expect this general approach for the ACT, SSAT, and any other standardized test. English is the subject that I think most students struggle with because it's very open-ended. The most important thing for students is to learn how to read critically and form...

...speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class 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...