Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

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...

...a Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible until students become independent...

...about Mathematics (Statistics and Algebra) and Chinese. In my experience, I have found that the best way to help a student learn is to find what works best for them. I firmly believe there is not just one method of learning and that by adjusting my teaching methods to cater to my students, it will allow them to best learn and understand their subject matter. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and hiking as...

...scary, but I make my class more fun by getting them to engage in the learning process. Parents and students are happy to see their academic progress, especially in timed Test Prep. Having a good understanding of strategic methods is crucial in helping students do well on their exams. My hobbies are pretty wide and include listening to music, hiking, and working out. I also enjoy playing volleyball, table tennis, and badminton. I am confident...

...older student group eventually. I am able to understand the needs of a student, whether it is special education needs, or focus issue by observation and daily habits. I would love to connect with parents too if that is asked of. Chemistry- 6+ years of experience teaching in a very competitive public school county, honors, regular, up to college level. Completed a minor in undergrad because I loved the topic! Biology- major in undergrad, in...

...experience tutoring students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl in GMAT and TOEFL. My...

...I worked as a Program Manager at the Global Education Institution in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In this role, I coordinated international students' recruitment and enrollment activities and also established and maintained relationships with universities, other education agencies, Chinese government officials, school administrators and international students. I will study International Education at George Washington University in August, 2016. After I graduate, I aspire to work in international joint ventures in the field of education. To...

Learning Maths and Chinese can be so easy! 5+ yrs of teaching experience in SAT/ACT/IB Maths, covering fields of algebra, differential equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry and logic. Adapting teaching to each student's unique needs.

...to the US for graduate study in physics, when I started teaching as a TA in several EE courses such as semiconductor physics and computer architecture. I got the PhD degree in 2013, and then move to another university to continue scientific research, and later became a research professor, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics. My expertise of tutoring focuses on physics (high school and college level), maths (high school and college general), electrical...

Hello! I am currently a first-year medical student. I graduated from undergrad with dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a 3.9 GPA and in my gap year prior to medical school, I was a Fulbright recipient. My area of expertise is naturally in the sciences, but if you are interested in conversational Cantonese/Mandarin then I would be able to help too!

...languages. I have learned my Spanish predominantly through school, volunteer trips to El Salvador and a long-term nannying job. And in addition to Chinese being my major, I was a State Department Critical Language Scholar in Taiwan. During the 7-week program I was only permitted to speak Mandarin. Something fun about me is that I come from a big family and my "favorite chore" is to dance while I do the dishes. If I am...

...semester. I researched materials and developed detailed lesson plans; interfaced with parents regarding goals, teaching methods and development of homework plans; developed a strong relationship with students, utilizing a variety of classroom activities. I also tutored Algebra at for a non-profit educational center. I not only helped students with their homework, but I also helped struggling students prepare for exams. I believe education is a very important part of improving quality of life. I am...

...since 18 years old. In terms of language, I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker and fluent in English, also I served as Chinese tutor for CIEE in college. My work experience in foundation of social care in Asia also involved helping developmentally delayed children with providing meals for them and empowering them with confidence and talent development. That is to say, my background and skills include various aspects of child education with special needs.

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...native proficiency. Over the years, I have assisted my peers in China with learning English and my friends in college with their Chinese. I am most passionate about tutoring Mandarin-related subjects because I can relate to the difficulties of learning Chinese as a native English speaker. Having taken the Chinese SAT Subject Test and HSK Level 6 Exam (highest level offered), I am also experienced in helping with standardized language tests. I believe everyone has...

...a perfect learning environment. When I was a teaching assistant in high school, teaching Chinese to middle school students from UK was really a stressful work. I remember the first few days, sitting in classroom was so boring that every one was trying to escape. When the teacher decided we all drop the textbooks and went to the playground, students were cheering, we talked and laughed. I realized the words we taught them in the...

...in China. I love to help students at all levels to improve their self-confidence and learn to love Math. I think guiding them to the answer is the most useful way to learn. During my lessons, I usually use prompting questions to help students understand the steps they must take to solve problems on their own. Because of my background, I can quickly diagnose weakness in the areas of math and time management, and I...

...with a lot of emails, the ability to handle the special requirements of students of incapability, and the patience to track projects of thousands of students and find out why some didn't finish. The TA job I took may be the toughest one at Davis, but I survived and passed the bar of thousands students. Also, the training at UC Davis enhances my time management skills. I can handle the overlap between research and teaching,...

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...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 Calculus AB and BC and university level maths such as Calculus I, II,...