I love kids, I have tutoring experiences. I have a passion for teaching people my native language. I am a good fit for all ages in person or online. I enjoy playing badminton. I was in choir and I play the ukelele. I love languages, and I speak a little French. I am very outgoing.
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...means you've been living well. I believe that we are always learning, we can't help it. Human beings are naturally curious. No matter the age, learning is a two way process. In addition to transferring information (which can be easily done by a computer or book), good teachers help find and unlock their student's inherent curiosity and thirst for understanding. Then they encourage the student to open that unlocked door and walk through it alone.
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...have the experience to teach foreign students Chinese in university. From October 2015 until now, I am a volunteer to teach American students Chinese in the US.Theirages range from 16-70 in my class. So I have much experience to teach different ages group. In my class, based on students' different levels, I have my own teaching materials. I not only teach grammar and vocabulary, I also introduce the Chinese culture. I usually use 70% Chinese...
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...are Economics (micro & macro, from Intro to Advanced), Econometrics, and Probability/Statistics. As a lecturer, I independently prepared and taught undergraduate economics classes Introduction to Microeconomics (Econ 1011) during summer sessions of Washington University to undergraduate students in 2018 and to talented high school students in 2017. As a teaching assistant from 2016 to 2020 at Washington University, I held TA sessions and office hours for Capital Market Imperfections and Entrepreneurial Finance (Econ 428) of...
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...recitation, I answered their questions and set some specific problems for them to solve. I also worked in the Math Learning Center where I answered questions from different levels of students. During my time of tutoring, I tried to explain problems in a way that they could understand, not just copy the method from the book. Because I was majoring in Mechanical Engineering, I can handle most of the math and physics materials too. I'm...
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...in high school, working with high school Latin students and elementary-age reading and math students. During my time at Oberlin College, where I studied Latin and Computer Science, I continued to work as a third-grade classroom assistant, a high-school algebra tutor, and a mentor to high school students seeking to improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural...
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...with a certificate in Public Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. From my experiences, I believe in engaging and personal experiences in education to help students in reaching individual goals. I first gained a love of teaching languages teaching refugees English. I refined my passion in sharing knowledge from my experiences in doing anthropological research and hands-on experimental archaeological field school during my undergraduate years. During my time as a museum professional...
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I am from China and moved to US in 2016 with my family. I am willing to teach Chinese. I am on my way to get teacher's certificate. Anyhow I believe my languages and communication skills will allow me to have fun of teaching Mandarin. Thanks
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...understanding and being an advocate of the poor are two things I strongly believe in. Because of my advanced skills at speaking Mandarin, I can break the language barrier between Chinese and Americans. Roughly one in five people are ethnically Chinese. Mandarin is the common language of the second largest country, and citizens of Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and other neighboring regions also speak Mandarin. A citizen, who is bilingual in Mandarin and English, such as...
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...leading her teammates, and in creating positive change within her surrounding community. Her greatest fear is being stagnant at a place where she is not learning or creating. Her core values are grit, integrity, and compassion. Currently her mission statement reads: "to live life intentionally, completely, and compassionately by staying endlessly curious and devoted to use her talents in such a way that she leaves any place better than when she entered it."... Patience. Creativity. Fun!
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...Michael. I can help you out with Mandarin Chinese, or with your English writing. I have a bachelors degree in Chinese from Brigham Young University and have been speaking Chinese since I was 19. From 2009-2011 I lived in Taiwan, and in 2013 I spent a semester studying in Nanjing. I am an excellent writer and have often been told by professors and potential employers that they are impressed by my English language skills. If...
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...Varsity Tutors, I helped over 30 students achieve high GRE (160+ on each section) and GMAT (650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging Engineering, both from Wuhan University, Duke University's Chinese partner and a Top 10...
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...at Emory University, class of 2018, I double major in Biology BS and Environmental Science BS. I am bilingual speaking both English and Chinese (Mandarin). Currently working my way through college and applying for graduate school to become a Environmental Biologist in hope to find solutions for many environment issues that our society face today. I work for Environment America and do research at Emory University for the biology department on Monarch Butterfly conservation research.
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My name is Shun. I was born and raised in China, and currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio with my wife and dog. I went to Northeastern Forestry University in China for 3 years majoring in English and Japanese. Many jobs I did for the past 6 years were primarily intertwined with my passion for language: Chinese/English translator, kindergarten English teacher for 3-6 year olds, private tutoring and so on. I also love Jesus, people, and spicy...
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...years of experience in China and American orchestra. A passionate teacher with more than 4 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums, taught at any level of violin student and from age 6 to over 40s. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement, interactive instruction, and observation. Successful in helping students develop the skills of playing instruments and learning. In addition to this, I speak Chinese and English and I'm a experienced teacher....
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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.
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...myself time to understand the words between the lines. What I mean is use your strength and know your learning style in learning. My major, geology, was not my favorite subject until I found the beauty of it. I earned my first degree in Taiwan where I learned to speak Mandarin and my master in Brooklyn, New York, where I practiced to speak English fluently. It is amazing to hear people speaking in different languages....
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...cornerstone for who I have become and who I have been striving to be. I am forever grateful to my mentor for she did not only teach me knowledge in books but she also taught me how to be a person. I know that the time I met my mentor was the time my life met its turning point: My life has become different since then. My college memories with my English teacher are sweet...
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...Systems and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. I tutor a broad range of subjects including math and economics, but am most passionate about discussing Mandarin Chinese, Algebra, and Computer Science. I've had extensive experience with those topics in AP and college-level courses, and lived in Xi'An, China for 6 weeks on a U.S. Department of State scholarship. My tutoring philosophy is "passion comes first"; I love taking...
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...highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to...
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Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring FAQ
Mandarin Chinese 1 courses equip you with knowledge of the core fundamentals of the Mandarin dialect and prepares you for more advanced studies in the language. While this may be the first in a sequence of Mandarin classes that you are planning to take, you should not assume that it will necessarily be the easiest one. It's possible you may encounter more trouble in this class than in more advanced ones because of the initial challenges that learning Mandarin Chinese presents. Throughout the course, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with several different ways of representing Chinese text, including Pinyin Romanization, simplified characters, and traditional characters. For students who grew up speaking a language based on the Latin alphabet, this can present a large obstacle from the very first day of instruction. Additionally, students must learn to work with both hand-written and typed forms, which can cause additional stress. If this challenging subject has you down, get connected with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor in your area for one-on-one instruction.
Certain features of spoken Mandarin also present a bit of a learning curve. For example, Mandarin Chinese's use of four tones can create a stumbling block for new students. English makes extremely little use of tones, while Mandarin speakers rely on tone as a significant factor in determining the meaning of a spoken sentence. These initial difficulties must be surmounted before students can proceed with the main work of Mandarin Chinese 1, which is learning the core vocabulary needed to express yourself and communicate with others in the language.
Classes typically expect you to express your own opinions and back them up with evidence using vocabulary and grammatical knowledge that has been gained. They also require you to develop comprehensive understanding of cultural implications and the ability to discuss Chinese culture in the Mandarin tongue. If you are having trouble mastering the features of Mandarin Chinese or retaining all of the vocabulary that you need to memorize, one-on-one Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring can give you the personalized help that you require to excel.
At Varsity Tutors, our educational directors connect you with a private instructor based on your individual needs. To make the process as effective as possible, your independent tutor will analyze your current Mandarin Chinese knowledge, your concerns about your class, and the teaching methods that allow you to learn best. They can then use this information to help you connect with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor who suits your academic profile. Your knowledgeable tutor can take stock of your Mandarin knowledge and create an individual learning plan for your Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring sessions. This plan can focus on just the aspects of Mandarin Chinese in which it would most benefit you to improve your understanding. This way, you do not need to review material that already makes sense to you, allowing each of your tutoring sessions to be efficient and effective.
A Mandarin Chinese tutor can guide you through exercises targeting your weakest areas, answering your questions and providing feedback along the way. A tutor can even provide opportunities to practice your conversational skills and help you master the tone-based pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese terms if this aspect of the language is giving you trouble. No matter what parts of your Mandarin Chinese 1 class you are struggling with, a tutor can address these troublesome areas with targeted assistance. The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to meet with a private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the time and location of your choice, whether it be daytime, evenings, or even weekends, and whether it's at a local library, cafe, or in your own home.
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Recent Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring Session Notes
In this class, we worked on the Chinese consonants and vowels. As a singer, the student was very talented in grasping different tones, he was able to read every tone accurately. We also practiced reading more pinyin by showing some sample words. We will do more practice and introduce some characters in Chinese.
The student had a good session today. He learned his dictation words and copied two sentences containing those words. He read a passage out loud in Chinese. He checked his work and made corrections to previous workbook page and completed one additional page in his workbook.
The student and I went over the previous session's dialogue on date and time, and then we went over a new dialogue involving hobbies. We also reviewed basic sentence structures and various modifications of sentence structure, and we practiced a few grammar drills. We also discussed ways to maintain Mandarin skills, including watching movies or TV shows in Mandarin.
We mainly reviewed the characters learned in the past two weeks. I asked the students to read and recognize the characters I put on the presentation paper. The characters were about colors and common objects in real life so I also reviewed the meanings of them by asking them to connect the colors to the objects by reading the characters. We played a game in which the squares were presented in Chinese characters to improve their recognition. I also introduced a traditional Chinese food, zong zi, as today is the holiday to have that food.
I taught the student eight words (up, down, big, small, you, me, hello, goodbye) and reintroduced the word for dog. We did some charades to help memorize the new words and created very simple sentences to help her remember and contextualize the vocabulary. For example, I taught her how to say "my dog is big" and "your dog is small". We used flashcards to help teach this point, which I think helped a lot. I told her to study her flashcards and bring them to our session next week.
New monthly vocab: Last name, name, called. Chinese last names: Wang, Li, Chen, Zhang
History of Chinese last names
Vocab practice (word search)
Listening practice (online videos)
Convo practice (What is your name? What is your brother's name? Where are you from? What is your favorite Chinese food? etc.)
Character writing practice
