...in, and potentially making an impact on it, through philosophical reasoning. I earned my PhD degree in philosophy from Western University in 2023 and my MA degree in philosophy from Simon Fraser University in 2019. My area of specialization is philosophy of science, causation, and contemporary metaphysics. I am also interested in and capable of teaching a variety of subjects in philosophy, including formal logic, critical thinking, epistemology, and ethical theories. I worked as a...
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...major in materials chemistry from Fudan University in 2012 and my B.H.Sc. with a major in addictions counselling from the University of Lethbridge in 2020. I tutor math, chemistry, physics, algebra at high school levels and calculus 1,2 and high school English. My favourite subject to tutor is psychology because I have spent 6 years of my life studying it. My theory of teaching is inspired by Carl Rogers's person-centre approach and informed by Jean...
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I have been working as a teacher/tutor for more than 4 years and held a Professional Education degree from Western University specializing in ESL education. Besides that, I am proudly an Ohio State alumni with a B.S. Degree in Psychology. I could teach ESL, Mandarin, AP Physics and Pre-calculus. I like to help my students and I always treat them as people with unlimited prospects! Feel free to AMA.
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I graduated from Economics (Bachelor's) and MBA programs, I am also Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Manager (FRM). MY subjects include but not limited to CFA, FRM related topics (i.e. fixed income, financial accounting, and derivatives, etc.), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Mandarin Chinese, etc. My tutoring style is simply - walk through focused areas that relevant to exam and practical problems, free you from confusions that you have.
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. My love of mathematics as a discipline developed through being required to use it in my professional life. I dedicated my career as a data analyst. My areas of expertise are Calculus, Discrete Mathematics as well as Linear Algebra. I can help in all of the mathematics-related areas.
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...me to teach in a more intelligible way. I am very easy-going, open-minded, caring, and extremely flexible. I love tailoring my teaching style and content according to students' unique needs. Learning how to speak Mandarin, or any foreign language, can be intimating, but we can make it a fun and rewarding experience! We can learn together by putting practice in specific contexts (in a cafe, airport, restaurant, subway, office, etc.), doing role play, word games,...
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...personalize lessons for students' learning needs. I teach conversation to adults who needs learning Chinese for business, travel or work. I utilize a number of teaching strategies and resources to help students' learning. I use different methods to teach different age groups. I am passionate about teaching , teaching Chinese is a part of my life , and I really enjoy it. I love spend times with my students. In my spare time, I like...
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...of Petroleum. As a certified Mandarin-English interpreter with CILISAT certification, I bring a deep understanding of Mandarin and its cultural nuances to my teaching. Fluent in English and also proficient in French, I'm well-equipped to communicate with students from diverse backgrounds and help bridge any language gaps. My personal experience in learning languages has equipped me with effective strategies and insights, which I'm eager to share with you. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking...
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...in teaching a variety of Math courses and programs for high school students in training centre. Currently, I am working as a math tutor, mandarin tutor, and teaching assistant in the training centre and the University of Regina. To be more specific, the following list is the subjects in Math that I teach from high school to college and University: 1) IB (SL, HL) Math. 2) Foundation Math 11, 12, Pre-Calculus 11,12, Math 7, 8, 9,...
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...I was born in China and lived in China for 30 years, knowledgeable about Chinese daily life, culture, scenery and food. I received a Bachelor of Management from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and had been a marketer for more than 8 years in China's cosmetics and personal care industry after graduation. I have almost 2 years' tutoring experience covering a broad range of subjects in Chinese, including Chemistry, Geography, Economics and Marketing.
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...have obtained "Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language (CTCSOL ID: T202291920797)". With this professional certificate, I am qualified to teach (and have taught) : HSK 1-6 (Chinese language Standard courses) , program "Chinese AB or IB", " Chinese Made Easy" Series, " Easy steps to Chinese" "Integrated Chinese", "Chinese 1 ", "Chinese-An-Essential-Grammar" "Barron AP Chinese Language & Culture " and other Chinese textbooks designated by students for elementary school, middle school...
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...degree, majoring in philosophy, and minoring in history and classical civilization. My passion in helping students is greatly motivated by my mother, who was a university professor. I can teach a broad range of subjects, but my focus would be literature and history. In addition to academic subjects, I would be very pleased to share my university experience with students. Moreover, if any of them are interested in studying philosophy in the future, I would...
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I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.
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I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and...
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Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an...
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...a student, I usually utilize powerpoints to first summarize the important points of the topic. Then, I will go further into detail to explain the concepts that'll be most likely test on to the students. After ensuring the student understands the topic and essential concepts, I would first work on sample problems with the student together and then let the student work on sample problems themself to ensure that they understand the topic. As an...
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I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...
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...thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has...
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...both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more than apparent. Overall,...
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...Chinese teacher, I believe that my job is to help you to pick up the language in a conversational context. Then, I help you to remember those expressions and words by doing all kinds of fun memory activities. I am a very easygoing person, and I believe all my students agreed with that. I like biking, hiking, and listening to music during my pass time. My dream is to become a writer.
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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
