About
I am currently a TA for the Chinese Beginner 1 class at George Washington University, and am currently getting my masters in Chinese Language Acquisition, so I have lots of experience!
I am so excited to share my knowledge of Chinese. I love the language and want everyone to love it like I do! Aside from Chinese I am also a climbing coach because I love to help people be their best.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start out by asking about goals. I prefer to help them with their homework for the first few weeks or so (previous or current) to gauge speaking ability. From there I would prefer to have weekly sessions so we can keep the momentum going. There would be homework, and assignments such as finding music in Mandarin students enjoy, translating music you enjoy, reading children's books, watching Chinese T.V., and more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai for one year.
I studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing for one year.
I was a teacher's assistant for a beginner Mandarin class at The Beijing Center.
I tutored students in Mandarin at my University, Regis University, for over 1 year before graduating.
I am currently a Teaching Assistant for the Beginner Chinese Class at my university (George Washington Universtiy). I teach 3 sections of a drill class.
I am currently getting my Master of Arts degree at George Washington University in Chinese Language Acquisition.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $20/ hour for homework help, $40/ hour if I am lesson planning for our sessions.
How did you get started teaching?
I find such joy in teaching Mandarin! I started out by teaching English in China, and figured I would enjoy it the other way around as well.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have primarily worked with students ages 18-21, but am completely open to working with any age!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who is able to bring humor and fun to the learning! Language learning can be a blast if you find the right teacher. Having a good time while you learn will make it all the more memorable.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are you looking to get out of tutoring sessions?
What is one tangible goal you can work towards through our sessions?
Why are you interested in Mandarin?