Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Washington DC

I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio holding a BA in Drama and Chinese Area Studies. I come from a family of creative educators. I have experience teaching and mentoring writing, reading, Chinese language, and English language immersion for native Chinese speakers. I love working one-on-one with young people to develop their academic skills while also giving them an example of supportive interpersonal interaction.

...their own natural pace, using clear and concise language, towards understanding how to apply ideas and why those ideas work. As someone who has struggled with severe ADHD since before starting school, I'm acutely aware of neurodivergent people's differing needs in instructional settings, and I know how to help both kids and adults develop skills to work with their learning differences and improve their academic outcomes. English is my favorite subject in which to tutor,...

...skills, guiding high schoolers through the intricacies of chemistry, or helping college students navigate the complexities of advanced calculus, I have embraced each opportunity to make a difference in someone's educational journey. One of my core beliefs is that every student has the ability to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is...

...Science in Meteorology years ago in China, I taught Programming in BASIC/FORTRAN in a college during school years, and I taught Algebra/Trigonometry to adult students in a vocational school during summer breaks. Later, I came to the United States and received my Master of Science in Computer Engineering and my Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology at Iowa State University. Related to my graduate studies at Iowa State, besides presented and defended my thesis and dissertation,...

My name is Cristina Vandroff and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management and Communications. I have experience working with Elementary and Middle School aged students in a school setting and as a tutor . I have worked with high school students as an English tutor and as a career and college advisor. My experience with college aged students has been as a tutor for organization and guidance on classroom...

...Angeles, I organized and led many study sessions; and in high school, I tutored younger students in Mathematics, English, foreign languages such as Spanish & Chinese, and the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology). As someone who has personally experienced how a poor teacher can completely obliterate a love for a subject and how, conversely, an amazing teacher can breathe life into a subject that may have once been considered the bane of her existence,...

...tutoring adults in English as a Second Language and Spanish. I have four years of teaching experience for grades Pre-K - 4th grade in all subjects. I am willing to tutor all subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am...

...my job five years ago. I have since been homeschooling my children from Elementary school to High school. I have various Chinese tutoring and teaching experiences in Johns Hopkins University CTY program, local Chinese schools, one on one tutoring from Preschool to High School, online learning, local home school coop groups, etc. In addition to my passion in teaching and tutoring, I enjoy many interests from traveling, reading, hiking, skating, bicycling, and chatting with friends....

...career, I traveled abroad to teach English to elementary students and adults (in Cartagena, Colombia), as well as to continue learning Chinese language in China and Taiwan. After returning to the U.S., I taught Mandarin Chinese at the high school level in Washington, D.C. I firmly believe in language learning as a path to both personal enrichment and cross-cultural understanding. I also believe in being a lifelong learner, and love to get students as excited...

...other with our stories, and show our communities that nothing can quell the desire to become better. Because if I can do or become what I thought that I could never do or become, then so can you. Because even though you cannot envision the future, you know that, with consistency and effort, you can create a better and joyful future for yourself. I am here with you, and I can't wait to explore the...

...graduate in May, 2024. I have had a lot of tutoring experiences since 2017 and have tutored at Kumon, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore city Schools, and Varsity Tutors. I tutor various subjects such as Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, ACT, SAT, and many more. I also have experience working with various age groups ranging from 5-18. I believe in an active learning style and think that the best way to learn is through hands-on experience.

...to students ages 6-17. I strive to make my students confident and comfortable with math. I work especially hard to ensure that students who struggle with math gain the confidence and essential skills necessary to succeed in and out of the classroom. Students come to tutoring because they want to get better, and I bring the same energy, drive and desire to every session. I am a good communicator, a fast learner, and a compassionate...

I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at a skill through lots of practice is exciting. As a teacher, it is my job to help your child achieve their academic goals and feel joy, curiosity and a sense of achievement while doing so. ... I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at...

...ESL teacher in Madrid, Spain. There I was given the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, perfect my Spanish, and enlarge my understanding of the world as a whole. After Spain, I moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I continued my studies in China while working, traveling, and experiencing the wide variety of tastes, sights, and people that...

Engaging teacher during the day... engaging tutor in the evenings!

Hi, this is Xujia, you can also call me Floris. I am so excited to be here and share some tips on language learning and math! Can't wait to start our journey together!

Hello! My name is Melissa and I'm a recent graduate from Georgetown University, with a BS in Business Administration-Management and minors in Environmental Studies and Entrepreneurship. Throughout my college years, I've had several experiences in mentorship roles, including leading the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive for high school students. I'm excited to devote my newfound free time to tutoring others!

I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.

...Acres School, a private K8 institution in North Bethesda, Maryland. These roles have sharpened my ability to engage diverse learners, foster critical thinking, and adapt instruction to meet a broad range of academic needs. My teaching philosophy centers on inquiry, empathy, and real-world connectionsan approach that fosters deep understanding and personal growth. I believe these values form the foundation of effective tutoring and align with the mission of any institution committed to character development and...

...to my degree, I am also licensed and endorsed to teach high school math. So, while I have an advanced understanding for many high level maths, I also have the advantage of knowing how to teach and properly address the needs of a student. My teaching style varies from being cut and dry or very Socratic depending on your needs. My areas of expertise include all high school taught maths up to and including AP...