Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation. Whether it's standardized testing or academic tutoring, I am happy to help students reach their goals and achieve their highest potential.

...Columbia University, Teachers College. I have taught ESL to adults at Columbia University as well as over the past 5+ years at Berlitz US, Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my...

Mathematics is a fundamental tool for understanding and exploring the real world.... My teaching philosophy is to maximize the potential of each student, and to help them find the best solution and learning skills for them by using my professional knowledge and patience.

...to observe the spark in a student's eyes when a concept finally clicks, and he/she can apply their understanding to new problems. STEM subjects are typically viewed as difficult, but as an experienced educator, I believe mastery is within reach of anyone who is willing to learn and work hard. As a tutor, I aim to help students reach and exceed their goals by developing strong conceptual understanding before blindly applying laws or equations. Students...

...pursue various civic engagement opportunities while studying social psychology at Bard College, as well as related social development projects at The New School for Public Engagement where I earned a Master's in Nonprofit Management. During my undergraduate study, I spent two summers in Qingdao, Northern China achieving fluency in Mandarin Chinese and researching early childhood behavior in Chinese preschools (Qingdao University). Subsequently, I spent one semester in Hong Kong engaging in a cross-cultural social psychology...

...University in England. Throughout my studies I have developed extensive logical and reasoning skills that I believe were key to my academic success, and skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan...

...long leave from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center based in China. I am a certified ESL instructor. In addition to my tutoring work, I am currently working as a content marketing intern for a Shanghai-based consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school districts basic math...

...preparation, and college application essays. A strong belief I have is that classes should always be grounded in real life, so I'm always collecting authentic materials from a wide range of sources like movie clips, blog posts, podcasts, and sometimes eavesdropping on people's conversations! I also enjoy incorporating communicative discussions and activities to ensure that lessons are dynamic and meaningful. I find so much joy in teaching because I love seeing students become more fluent...

Mechanical engineering student with mention to energy, thermo-fluids, and mechanisms. Engineering skills include computer design, stress analysis, and thermo-fluid simulations with math analysis. Experience as a research assistant working with energy-efficient systems who aims to learn and adapt to all types of situations.

Hi! My name is Kelsey. I majored in math and enjoy helping students understand the subject, along with other subjects! Also, if you need someone to proofread an essay or review a resume, I'm your girl!

...sharing that love and knowledge. Progressing through courses of mathematics teaches much beyond what is on the page. It teaches problem-solving, critical and creative thinking. I try not only to teach the mechanics of math, but instill an appreciation for the skills the process can develop. And while math is my favorite subject to tutor, I have had training in and am qualified for all sections of SAT and ACT test prep, and enjoy working...

I have tutoring experiences during my college time and I currently have an online tutoring job in pronunciation correction. As a Mandarin native speaker who has been in the US for more than 6 years with Mandarin tutoring experiences during college, I know the most challenging parts of Mandarin learning for English speakers and how to get over them. My degrees include Bachelor and Master in Applied Mathematics. With a strong mathematics background, I tutor...

...learning journey and assure you the best results and a long association. Personally, I have had a hugely positive experience from all learners. I feel I have the potential to inspire and encourage learners of all abilities to achieve their full potential. We welcome parents/guardians to have an insight into our institute's achievements and excellence's in the different fields. We extend best wishes to all and assure you best results to grow personally and professionally.

...always interested in how I can better myself in the area of tutoring, so I encourage open and honest feedback. I understand that life often gets in the way of commitments. Because of this, I am flexible when it comes to rescheduling sessions and cancelations. I only ask that parents/students do their best to give me as much warning as possible before rescheduling or canceling a session. I also offer make-up sessions. I have reliable...

...engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to express themselves. I tailor my approach to meet individual needs, conducting informal assessments to identify their goals and designing interactive activities that spark their interest in language learning. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their English or Chinese skills, and I find great joy in witnessing their progress. Outside of teaching, I enjoy exploring diverse cultures through travel and literature, which further enriches my...

...try out different mediums for each student in order to find the best fit that works for them. The ability to think, question, and revise is an important process and I hope I can give students the courage and confidence to write their own pieces they are proud of. I am thankful to have writing as a form of expression and am inspired to go further by connecting with others in a unique way. If...

...students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring for me is seeing my tutees understand something for the first time, and as a future teacher, I look forward to facilitating these learning moments. Apart from school, I love playing the flute, reading the opinions sections of newspapers,...

...College, Chinese studies is my greatest passion in life. Having lived in Shanghai for a number of years, I'm able to combine my extensive pedagogical training with real life experiences to transport my students abroad. Whatever your level, I'm happy to work on at any pace on any skill my student wishes: tones, writing, character retention, you name it! We can do our lesson entirely in Mandarin or only speaking Mandarin when you wish. I'm...

Hi! I'm Lillian. I graduated with a BS in Human Physiology and a MS in medical sciences (3.9 GPA!). My strengths lie in the math and sciences. Studying can definitely be hard sometimes. I think it's important to figure out the best strategy that works for each student, for each subject. I believe in you! Looking forward to our tutoring sessions together.

...and I love to help others learn. Therefore, I tutored, taught, assisted, and observed students ranged from kindergarten to high school under situations such as English Language Learners, Students with disabilities, Gifted and Talented students. I tried to reach out to different possibilities and gained experiences in teaching effectively to different learners. My tutoring experience began during my senior year of high school. At the after school site that I volunteered to tutor, I was...