Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors in Suffolk County, NY

...the chance to teach 9th graders two full lessons of Chinese. During the summer of 2012, I participated in the Rutgers Startalk program as the practicum teacher in Highland Park, in which I was engaged in learning the methods and working with novice students from different age groups. I was employed as a part-time lecturer in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Rutgers this spring semester. I taught Mandarin Chinese to college students...

...missing just one or two key points of understanding. I love seeing a concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a little motivation is all that is needed for a student to excel, and I always work...

...French. My achievements in French led me to win first place in the French language competition le Grand concours de la Maison francophone de Cleveland. I have extensive experience tutoring privately in French, Spanish, Chinese, English as a second language, and mathematics. I also participated in a training course for teachers of English as Second/Foreign Language in January 2014 at Oberlin College and will return to brush up on my skills learn more in January...

...in Shanghai, China where I got my undergraduate degree and started tutoring elementary and middle school students in Math. After that, I studied Library and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When I studied there, I tutored a high school student in Mandarin. I enjoy using stories in Chinese history and folklore while tutoring Mandarin. Because I believe that practice using a foreign language should be fun, I like designing dialogues with different scenarios...

...us. I love playing games. I also like yoga, traveling, cycling, and swimming. I enjoy making new friends. During my tutoring sessions, I draw upon my various travels or language learning experiences to enrich my students' learning. At the same time, I like to pick new and interesting topics to cultivate curiosity in my students in according to my student's interests or demand. Depending on individual differences, I will choose different methods and styles to...

My interest in tutoring stems from my love of learning and passion in sharing the learning process with others. I have roughly two years of experience tutoring one-on-one and at learning centers in both high school and college. My hobbies and interested include Jogging, hiking, yoga, reading, language learning, traveling, video gaming and comic books. ... Besides imparting knowledge, one of the most important lessons a teacher can teach a student is "how to learn" and continue learning for the rest of his or her life.

...in business and education, which could've appeared to stand opposed to each other. I never overlooked my obsession of teaching languages in different areas and settings. I started tutoring several students Mandarin Chinese since high school, and until now, I've been tutoring my VP of Operation in Orbit360 Inc. academic Mandarin since the end of last year. By addressing more authentic learning materials instead of only relying on textbooks, she has enhanced her speaking and...

...when you're just starting out. But, I also understand how fun and deeply interesting it can be, once you are able to get beyond the barriers and start to reach fluency; which is a level that any learner can reach! Every student is different, so custom strategies and curricula can be created to address their needs. It is also imperative to focus on both reading and speaking, as well as Chinese typing or writing. We...

...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 exchange program (Lingnan University). I am excited to work with students on subjects of my expertise: English, reading, writing, verbal SATS, regents exams,...

...years ago. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. I recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's in Marketing and dual minors in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration. I was an academic tutor for students enrolled in all levels of Chinese language and cultural classes during my four years in college. I have strong desire to help, and I believe I have the skills and experience to make a difference in your studies.