Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...hard-working, and self-driven Chinese tutor with many years of language teaching experience. I grew up in China and came to the USA when I was late 20th. Chinese is my native language. I received my bachelor's degree in China. I also have two master's degrees in the USA: a master of science in law degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. I will create fun language learning experiences...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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The best teachers show a genuine interest in what they are teaching. Teachers should transmit their passion for their subject to their students. The best learners are those who feel safe, comfortable, cared for and respected. Teachers should create a caring and respectful environment so that students can be confident.
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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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.
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...became interested in tutoring when my college hinted at removing my area of study (East Asian Studies and Chinese). The number of students who major in this field and study Chinese language are relatively small however I think language studies are immensely important. Studying Chinese language is my passion so I always try to encourage other students to continue with it. Learning a language can be challenging but I've found it the most rewarding. I...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...most of my life learning and using languages, earning a degree in Classics and a Master's in Translation from National Taiwan Normal University. I know Latin, Classical Greek, Chinese, and Spanish, as well as a little French and Japanese. Chinese is the foreign language I know best, having studied, used, and taught it for almost twenty years. I use Chinese every day to communicate with my Taiwanese girlfriend, and I love helping others gain mastery...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...name is Long Chen. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in applied mathematics and a minor in statistics. After taking GRE test and finished applcations for Financial Engineering graduate program, right now I am also working as an intern for a small money management company. I believe the most important thing for being a great tutor is to have a good friendship with my students. Hope to see you soon!... I believe...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...undergraduate student at University of Washington, Seattle. I'm here to help students who are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and I'm eager to spread culture and share lots of interesting things from my country. I follow a relaxing and creative teaching method because I believe that the process is way more important than the result. I don't want my students to spend their precious time and life staying in a boring and tedious session, memorizing...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...to tutor is American Literature, and reading comprehension for lower grades. Books are the ultimate knowledge and it is very important to continue to read and learn. I am passionate about books, writing and all things related to the English language. As a child, I struggled to read and write until I reached the third grade. My teacher spent time with me and helped me find my love in reading. She told me, it was...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...teaching others since I was in high school, in subjects like AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics C, etc. Through it was not a formal teaching experience, it did helped me learn how I should do to help my students understand better. What I learned soon became practically useful - I was chosen to be a teaching assistant in a linear algebra course with 60 students. With my experience and deep understanding in math, I answered...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...learned several invaluable lessons. Teachers need to be calm, patient, creative, adaptable to various learning styles, and also passionate about the subjects they teach. I strive to be all of those. I enjoy tutoring because it allows the student to create personal goals (as opposed to a mandatory curriculum) and can often result in a more rewarding experience. Upon returning to the United States, I began applying to the Peace Corps. Even though I had...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...comprehension. I enjoy tutoring students because it not only helps them, but also allows me to continuously reinforce my own knowledge. I firmly believe in the principle that "practice makes perfect", especially in subjects like mathematics. While understanding the core concepts is crucial, I have found that incorporating consistent practice allows students to solidify their knowledge and find the answers they seek. By combining concept mastery with ample practice, students can unlock their full potential...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...come to the right person for your academic needs. My specialties include college prep, AP prep, SAT prep, foreign language (Mandarin Chinese), and homework help. I have had experience teaching in tutoring agencies, after-school programs, in-school programs, non-profit settings, etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...am Tiger. I moved to the states when I was just seven years old and I am now twenty-four. I was born in Guiyang China. I graduated from the University Of Washington with a BA in literature, culture, and the Arts. I am thrilled to teach you English and to help you with you future moves in Language development whether it is if you want to teach English or live in America, I will be...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...obtained Master degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Massachusetts and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas. I have extensive background and experiences in several fields including Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. I am interested in sharing my knowledge with students, in helping them understand the subject and solving problems. I believe a good tutor can provide guidance, leading students through a thought process in solving problems. A good tutor will motivate the...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...a graduate of UCLA. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Economics. Over the years in college, I had the opportunity to tutor students of many ethnic backgrounds and age groups. While I tutor a broad range of subjects in Mathematics, I am also passionate about teaching English as Second Language, and Mandarin Chinese. In my experience helping struggling students succeed in their classes, we always seem to have the...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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Learning is ultimately a self-taught but I'm here to nudge you in the right direction. Asking questions makes the most out of our time and I will do my best to properly explain things easier
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...career woman, as a native-Chinese speaker and also very proficient in English, would like to provide tutoring to the students who are eager to learn Chinese for achieving academic excellence and/or are interested to be acquainted with everything about China such as culture, history, traveling, current affairs, government and people, politics and business. I have been teaching languages during my leisure/spare time for about two-decades-long. You probably can't imagine how much I enjoy doing it,...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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...native Mandarin Chinese speaker. I have been teaching at a local Chinese school for over 7 years and have held numerous private lessons for kids and adults. I am also the coach of school's speech contest and debate team. I understand everyone's level is different so each of my tutoring session is customized towards each student's level and goal. I'm patient, friendly and experienced, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I believe in the importance...
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Certified Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor in Springfield, IL
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As a teacher, being in the background, making even the smallest changes for students is what makes me happy. Providing students with support, innovative ideas, solutions to help them achieve their goals, and watching them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are through their own success is what I am most passionate about.
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Springfield Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutoring FAQ
Students taking Mandarin Chinese 2 build on the language skills they acquired in Mandarin Chinese 1 in order to improve their fluency in the dialect and gain a more complete understanding of Mandarin Chinese-speaking cultures. The biggest challenge for many students taking Mandarin Chinese 2 turns out to be keeping their knowledge of previously learned concepts fresh and ready for active use while learning new material. Certain challenges that first appeared in Mandarin Chinese 1 may persist as obstacles that need to be continuously surmounted in more advanced coursework.
When learning new vocabulary, students are still expected to express terms in traditional Chinese characters, simplified Chinese characters, and Pinyin Romanization, as well as pronounce vocabulary using the unintuitive tonal system of Mandarin Chinese. If students struggled with any of these topics in their previous coursework, it might spell trouble for them in Mandarin Chinese 2. While it is difficult enough to expand your understanding of increasingly complex grammatical constructions, learn additional vocabulary, and master new social details, it is the cumulative nature of the course that often proves to be a student's most imposing challenge. Classes spend relatively little time in reviewing previous course content, and you may have a hard time figuring out exactly which concepts it would most benefit you to review. Even if you can self-identify the weak points in your understanding, mastering this content can be extremely difficult without knowledgeable assistance.
If you are looking for guidance in your course, Mandarin Chinese tutoring might be just the thing to help you streamline your studies. Whether you need help with vocabulary or a grammatical concept from your previous course, your tutor can focus on exactly the material you need to review. Your tutor can create a customized learning plan for your Mandarin Chinese 2 tutoring sessions that focuses on the material you struggle with most, saving you time and energy by not asking you to review concepts that you have already mastered. If it is your speaking skills that could use more practice, your tutor makes for an excellent conversation partner. If it is reading or writing in Mandarin Chinese that you find most confusing, your tutor can help you work through targeted practice exercises, providing feedback and answering any questions you may have about the material along the way. If you need to prepare for an exam, your tutor can help you focus on reviewing the content that it will test. No matter what your particular concerns are with your Mandarin Chinese 2 course, your tutor can help you address them.
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Recent Springfield Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on Lesson 13 Asking Directions. Giving directions is one of the hardest topics in learning Mandarin. We worked on direction and location words. Also, we practiced comparative sentences, special Mandarin word usages such as "dao," "guo", and resultative complements.
I did needs analysis at the beginning including at the student's current level, Chinese learning background, expectation from this tutoring session, and the general schedule to meet every week. We started some vocabulary for "family tree" as warm-up, and I left some homework for preview and extra homework. She didn't show me grades but I prepared some exercise as a quiz to see where she is. From her feedback, we decided to use her textbook as the main materials, include all language skills especially grammar and writing. We'll meet once a week for 90 minutes at 2:00pm, at the Library.
In the session, I was impressed by her Chinese proficiency. She has no difficulty understanding my questions and can express herself perfectly. We went over the grammar and practiced two sets of questions, we also had a dictation to help her review the vocabulary. I truly enjoyed working with her.
The student made a mother's day card for his mom in Chinese. He also needed help preparing for his math test tomorrow, so we reviewed the distributive, commutative, identity, and associative properties of addition and multiplication. He also completed some challenging problems using those properties and then I gave him some FOIL problems, which he figured out on his own with no teaching from me.
The student and I started off by going over common conversational phrases and trying to have a conversation in Mandarin using the question-response format. We went over "Where are you from?", "Where is the bathroom?", "What time is it?" etc. We also went over two old dialogues, one involving hobbies/going out and one involving family, in order to review old vocabulary. We finished off by going over a new dialogue which expanded the vocabulary relating to hobbies.
This is the last session and we did revision of most the vocabulary of the semester. There were at least three different kinds of vocabulary, and we made sentences or asked questions to connect them together to strengthen the usages of them as well as the recognition. With scaffolding the student could made sentences using most of the vocabulary.
