Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Chapel Hill, NC

...My specialties include college prep, AP prep, SAT prep, and homework help. I have had experience teaching in tutoring agencies, after school programs, in-school programs, non-profit settings, etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and...

...level in Orange County Schools. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary Education K-6, ESL K-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, and Family and Consumer Sciences 6-12. I look forward to continuing to help students but under a different capacity as a tutor. Education is about training the mind to think critically and creatively, not training to make careers.... Teaching is not just providing students with the right answers but rather getting students to ask the right questions so that they lead to the right answers. I encourage students to be reflective learners so that they realize their "mistakes" were actually clues/pieces to the solution. I recognize the diverse needs of students and positively support their academic and social growth every day in every way. Together, we will learn, grow, and celebrate success as we go.

...you, my goal is to help you gain confidence, a deeper understanding of that subject you're struggling with, and insight into what sort of a thinker and learner you are. I've been a teacher for eight years, so I have worked with students to help them through all sorts of challenging concepts. My teaching style is flexible: I have training in the Montessori style and plenty of experience prepping students for end-of-grade tests. I will...

...Language and Culture and Religious Studies. My studies of Religion have given me a strong background in the humanities, textual analysis, and essay writing. I have been most passionate about my Chinese studies. I spent a year studying abroad and doing research in Yunnan Province during undergrad, and two years living, working, and traveling in China after graduation. I have tutored Chinese ESL students in both China and America. I have worked with young children...

I am a graduate student at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, where I'm studying environmental health science. Previously, I received my undergraduate degree in biology from Duke University. I have taken graduate-level coursework in calculus-based statistics, environmental science, biochemistry, and biology. Aside from protecting the environment and spending time outdoors, one of my passions is the pursuit of knowledge. I would love the chance to pass that on to you along with...

...my very first year; I was also selected to be the Biomedical Engineering Problem Solving Team Leader--which is a tutoring job but more then simple tutoring. I conduct weekly review sessions with teams of biomedical engineering underclassmen, helping them on concepts and homework. I also lead reviewing and clarify core concepts for Introduction to Biomedical Engineering course. Beyond tutoring academically, I assist students with their assimilation into college life as well. I tutor Biomedical Engineering,...

...I used to be an engineer for a year. Now I am going back to graduate school for Computer Science. I worked for "Say Yes to Education" for a year to help urban high school students to prepare for the SAT test and New York State regents in the Syracuse area. Helping students to work out questions with efficient methods instead of feeding them answers is my teaching strategy. With six years in higher education,...

...level, I have a wide range of experience helping students in various subjects, including Chinese, reading, and math, which is my favorite subject.Tutoring is one of my favorite ways to help others because it is so rewarding. Helping students through their academic problems is an opportunity for me to further enhance the generation of tomorrow for success. Outside of academics, my interests include singing in my college Gospel choir, reading, and Tae Kwon Do.... Patience is key. Don't be afraid to take a break and come back to a problem you don't understand. Learning is not a race.

...the struggle people face when trying to make sense of another language. It wasn't an easy journey for me, but it was one of the most rewarding 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...

...I will run many miles. I love hanging out with friends and shop with them. When hanging out with friend, I will also go to watch a movie when I get some free time. I am an organized person I love to be well prepared before the tutoring session starts. I am hardworking and want to send a message to my student that they should work hard to achieve their goals. I am friendly with...