Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Westchester, NY

My interest in numbers led me to a bachelor's degree in Actuarial science and a master's in Statistics with the focus on data analysis. I was on the Dean's Student Awards List the entire undergraduate years and in honor college during the first two years of study. While exploring my passion for statistics during my master's degree, I also have taken part in various financial classes and machine learning classes at Columbia.

...pieces and understand the bigger picture. My teaching style focuses on asking questions that encourage students to think independently, guiding them to reach answers logically and fostering a habit of self-reliance in learning. Outside of tutoring, I occasionally code and enjoy playing video games. These activities keep me engaged and help me stay connected to both creative and technical interests. I look forward to working with students and helping them achieve their learning goals!

...began in high school, when my dad was a teacher at a weekend Chinese school in Westchester County, New York. I substituted for him while he went to China for a few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults in English and Chinese. In 2007 I taught a GRE class at Baruch...

I am a graduate student studying art history in NYC and an aspiring professor of history with excellent reading and writing skills. I am currently working as a tutor because I want to strengthen my teaching skills and become better acquainted with helping students master the topics that I teach.

...am a Columbia University graduate and post-baccalaureate student in Natural Sciences. At Columbia, I studied French and mandarin Chinese. Now, I am studying Biology as I prepare to apply to medical school. My background in different subjects means that I am used to using different learning methods to master whatever I am studying, and am hoping to help students think differently about whatever they find challenging. Looking forward to mastering new topics together!

...me a very good fit for your school. I am energetic, compassionate, and hard working with a sense of humor and an approachable demeanor. I thoroughly enjoy it when a student corrects me (on that rare occasion!) because I can see their interest and desire to learn. I also feel it is important to work as a team member with my colleagues and the administration in order to better serve the students.

...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 and confident in their language use,...

...even an eight-week-long semester, such as pronunciation close to a native level or speaking survival Chinese. **In addition, I promote interactive learning and emphasize student-centered teaching to help students achieve their goals at all levels and ages.* *I have helped students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits, and I work directly with students and assist them in building up the confidence needed in their studies. As a result, I consistently receive a 5-star rating, continuation...

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.

...subjects do you tutor? Any level Math, Finance, Algebra, Statistics, Mandarin What is your favorite subject(s) to tutor and why? Math & Finance: My major, very familiar with those subjects How would you describe your teaching philosophy/your tutoring style? Patience, Inspiration, Encouragement What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby. Hiking, Cooking, Walking my dog, Meeting friends Have you said enough to distinguish your personality, to make...

...earning my Master's degree at Columbia University studying pre-modern Chinese Literature. I have been learning Mandarin since childhood and have taught beginner Chinese for a few years. I have also tutored college level English through Columbia's American Language Program. My students saw a dramatic increase in not only their writing abilities, but also their grades for each of the essays I helped them edit. I am a strong believer in pursuing higher education not only...

...strengths in writing. I believe that education is necessary for all children, as it helps inspire a lifetime of learning. I believe everyone can be successful in school, and love helping students discover their individual learning styles and help them develop successful study methods that work well for them. While I am not tutoring, I enjoy swimming, spending time outdoors hiking or skiing, knitting, baking, and reading. I especially love reading historical fiction!

I'm Karen, I'm from New York and recently graduated from Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Secondary Education and English Literature. I am a licensed English (6-12) teacher and I have lots of experience tutoring kids of all ages and all subjects, so reach out and say hi, and let's work together!

...Rutgers University with a Bachelor's in Cell Biology and Neuroscience, overall GPA was 3.5 and Science GPA was 3.6. I received my Masters in Psychology, GPA 4.0. I attended Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School for 3 years until I decided that profession was not a right fit for me. I will start my doctorate for Clinical Psychology in Fall 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years for students ranging in ages 8-25, in math,...

...studying towards my graduate degree at Columbia University. I've received my BA in philosophy from Durham 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...

...as the SAT or ACT Math. I also teach various history Courses which include US History and Global History. My teaching philosophy is that I believe the best way to learn subjects are through repetition of solving problems. I find that most of the students’ ultimate goals are passing the Standardized tests or exams. It is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly...

I want to become a tutor because I always enjoying tutoring people. I have been a patient and nice tutor since college. Throughout tutoring, I have made many friends. And furthermore, I not only strengthen my knowledge, but also learn a lot from others. I enjoy explaining things to others. It makes me happy to see my friends finally tackle the problems they meet.

I enjoy watching movies, horseback riding, traveling and reading. I have tutored people in English and Mandarin Chinese. For me, language is not just a string of words but behind it is a group of people who share similar mindset and values. I am fluent in both Chinese and English. I look forward to teaching people who are interested in learning about this beautiful language and the profound culture behind it.

I'm a native Chinese speaker! Feel free to contact with me in Mandarin and practice with me! I did actuarial science in my undergraduate school and applied statistics in my master's degree, therefore I can also help with math subjects, such as algebra, calculus, GRE quant, probability, and statistics.

...a great pleasure to be a Varsity Tutor and help students improve to realize goals! Your time is very valuable to me, so I will break down those complex concepts for you to understand, internalize, commit to memory and score high and/or higher! I have been a teaching assistant for calculus and physics and research assistant for power system design and analysis work at the college of engineering at my graduate school. In two consecutive...