Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...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 as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not feeling so active,...

...select IB subjects). I also have experience tutoring graduate students with ESL. I love getting to know my students and understanding how they study best. I tailor my teaching style and methods to each individual, and sometimes I find that the most effective way to learning is to have the student teach it back to me. I always end up learning a lot in unexpected ways from my students, and that's why I love tutoring.

Hello! I am currently a fourth year medical student in Chicago. I attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad, where I was a double major in Chinese and pre-medicine. When I am not studying, I enjoy spending time with family, volunteering, traveling, baking, and being active. I love sharing with others the knowledge and advice I have received in my education.... Continued self-study by the teacher is essential. I find it very effective to incorporate real-world examples as much as possible so the student feels invested in learning. The goal is not simply to know, but to understand.

...they just choose not to learn the concept. But I can always find a way to help them realize that math is not a complicated subject. What they really need is a little bit of encouragement and a little bit of practicing easier questions to build their confidence in math. My teaching philosophy is to build confidence for my students. Outside of academia, I like to reading novels, watching movies and listening to music. And...

...the student and encourage him/her to discuss the underlying principles behind each lesson, not just listen to a lecture. I have attended informational sessions and all-day campus visits. I have stressed over application deadlines and scrutinized single sentences in my application essays. I have gone through the arduous MBA journey myself. After persevering through the MBA application process first-hand, I understand how the GMAT fits in the bigger picture and hope to share as much...

...to expand my mind in the holistic American system. I tutored students from elementary kids to college youths, from almost-geniuses to slow-and-steady learners. I'm a flexible, laid back individual, who is sensitive to the student's needs and strengths. Whenever possible, I use my creativity to make learning fun and connect topics and concepts to real life situations. Physics and math are tough, definitely. With smart/hard work, patience, guidance, and perhaps a little bit of imagination,...

...powerful teaching tools. And to reinforce with fun engaging activities. The areas I can help you improve are Writing, Pinyin and Conversation/Speech. I emphasize on the correct tonal and pronunciation of words. The stroke order and Radical identification of words which is very important when using a dictionary. And to develop your unique personal style to communicate effectively. I will design the lesson according to your specific needs and will create materials to supplement the...

...want to learn. That sounds a bit trite, but I've found that when students don't see any value in the material itself, they don't see any value in learning it. But all material has value. I find that it's very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the only value that can be derived from a subject is direct application. This is why, for instance, so many students ask their math teachers, "When...

...have four-year experience in tutoring. I totally understand how students feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students...

...Korean, and Japanese. I use my multilingual skills to help International Students to understand difficult Science concepts. I am experienced tutoring Algebra,Calculus, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics and Biology. From my tutoring experience, I've developed various strategies to provide students with what they need to understand difficult concepts. I am very patient and I enjoy being asked about challenging subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, watching manga and playing piano.