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Ying W.
59/hour

Mandarin Chinese & Cantonese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience

I’m originally from China and am a native speaker of both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, allowing me to provide authentic insights into the language and culture. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I teach all levels and have...

5.0 (208)
59/hour
512 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I’m originally from China and am a native speaker of both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, allowing me to provide authentic insights into the language and culture. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I teach all levels and have...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
HAIYING X.
50/hour

Mandarin instructor background in translation and TESOL

I can teach students Chinese in terms of linguistics and cultural aspects. I had been a tutor in China since 2015. In 2019, I got my master’s degree in TESOL from the State University of New York at Fredonia. I know how to teach and know...

5.0 (88)
50/hour
423 hours tutoring

I can teach students Chinese in terms of linguistics and cultural aspects. I had been a tutor in China since 2015. In 2019, I got my master’s degree in TESOL from the State University of New York at Fredonia. I know how to teach and know...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Hongzhi L.
42/hour

more than 20 years of teaching experience

Specializing in AP Chinese and HSK test preparation, I'm passionate about helping students achieve commendable grades in their academic pursuits.

5.0 (3436)
42/hour
11,889 hours tutoring

Specializing in AP Chinese and HSK test preparation, I'm passionate about helping students achieve commendable grades in their academic pursuits.

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Li F.
70/hour

Native Mandarin Chinese tutor with patient and engaging teaching style

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker with years of tutoring experience. I enjoy helping both kids and adults improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills. My lessons are fun, interactive, and personalized to your goals, whether you...

5.0 (22)
70/hour
148 hours tutoring

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker with years of tutoring experience. I enjoy helping both kids and adults improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills. My lessons are fun, interactive, and personalized to your goals, whether you...

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Yan X.
60/hour

AP Chinese & Mandarin Tutor | HSK & STAMP Prep

I have a Chinese Teaching Credential in China.

4.7 (7)
60/hour
10 hours tutoring

I have a Chinese Teaching Credential in China.

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Ruth A.
39/hour

Licensed mandarin teacher

Licensed mandarin teacher/AP Chinese

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5.0 (1332)
39/hour
5,600 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Licensed mandarin teacher/AP Chinese

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Siwen X.
60/hour

Experienced Mandarin Teacher

In addition to being a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, my Mandarin level was certified as being at the level needed for Chinese teachers in China (as many Chinese people are not proficient speakers of standard Mandarin,...

5.0 (148)
60/hour
1,082 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In addition to being a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, my Mandarin level was certified as being at the level needed for Chinese teachers in China (as many Chinese people are not proficient speakers of standard Mandarin,...

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Emily A.
70/hour

BA in Chinese with 6 Years' Tutoring Experience & Study Abroad

I have tutored middle school and high school students in Chinese language, and I continue to practice Chinese today with my Chinese friends and teachers.

5.0 (6)
70/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have tutored middle school and high school students in Chinese language, and I continue to practice Chinese today with my Chinese friends and teachers.

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Alexander C.
70/hour

AP Economics, TOEFL, IELTS, ESL, Chinese (Mandarin), SAT Prep

After completing his Mandarin studies in May 2013 with a GPA of 3.6, Alexander remained in China for a year, and began a career with Pattison Education, as a tutor in Shenzhen China, where he taught English to Chinese students at all...

5.0 (102)
70/hour
623 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

After completing his Mandarin studies in May 2013 with a GPA of 3.6, Alexander remained in China for a year, and began a career with Pattison Education, as a tutor in Shenzhen China, where he taught English to Chinese students at all...

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David B.
60/hour

PhD in Chinese Literature with 8+ Years of Teaching Experience

As a recent PhD graduate in Chinese literature from an Ivy League University, I have extensive experience teaching the language as well as culture. I have worked with all levels, from beginner to advanced, and all ages, from elementary to...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
29 hours tutoring

As a recent PhD graduate in Chinese literature from an Ivy League University, I have extensive experience teaching the language as well as culture. I have worked with all levels, from beginner to advanced, and all ages, from elementary to...

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Jen Z.
60/hour

Native Chinese Certified teacher with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience

Furthermore, I also pay a lot of attention to make lessons interesting and lively. Experience in Chinese tutoring with details: 06-12/2013 Chris (adult) Simple conversation 08/ 2013-01/2014 Dan (adult) Pinyin and...

5.0 (77)
60/hour
387 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jen’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

Furthermore, I also pay a lot of attention to make lessons interesting and lively. Experience in Chinese tutoring with details: 06-12/2013 Chris (adult) Simple conversation 08/ 2013-01/2014 Dan (adult) Pinyin and...

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Christina L.
60/hour

ㄅㄆㄇㄈHSK AP Chinese IB Chinese+ 10+ years of teaching experience

I have a variety of teaching tools that can help me personalize the program to each student.I can teach fundamental Chinese classes like pinyin ㄅㄆㄇㄈ, Chinese dialogue, HSK, and AP Chinese, as well as advanced topics like...

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5.0 (48)
60/hour
177 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response time is based on Christina’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have a variety of teaching tools that can help me personalize the program to each student.I can teach fundamental Chinese classes like pinyin ㄅㄆㄇㄈ, Chinese dialogue, HSK, and AP Chinese, as well as advanced topics like...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Todd C.
65/hour

Certified Mandarin Instructor & Bi-Cultural Communications Coach

I lived in Taiwan and Mainland China for over 20 years and received a BA from a Chinese university in Language and Literature. My Mandarin Chinese language skills were satisfactorily assessed using the Department of Defense DLPT5...

5.0 (329)
65/hour
1,071 hours tutoring

I lived in Taiwan and Mainland China for over 20 years and received a BA from a Chinese university in Language and Literature. My Mandarin Chinese language skills were satisfactorily assessed using the Department of Defense DLPT5...

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Li B.
45/hour

Certified Chinese Mandarin Tutor for Beginning or Advanced Study

I am a formally trained and certified Chinese language teacher with over 21 years practical teaching and tutoring experience. I received a Teacher’s certificate in 1985 from Suining Teacher’s School (Sichuan Province, China), and taught...

5.0 (4642)
45/hour
12,011 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response time is based on Li’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I am a formally trained and certified Chinese language teacher with over 21 years practical teaching and tutoring experience. I received a Teacher’s certificate in 1985 from Suining Teacher’s School (Sichuan Province, China), and taught...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Yunn P.
35/hour

**New Class** -- Quotes from Ancient Chinese "Art of War" - Easy!

...and schools. - With her interest in Chinese language, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese civilization in general, she has publish a series of Chinese calligraphy prints to reflect on Chinese thoughts and Chinese language. Some titles of her prints ...

5.0 (457)
35/hour
3,307 hours tutoring

...and schools. - With her interest in Chinese language, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese civilization in general, she has publish a series of Chinese calligraphy prints to reflect on Chinese thoughts and Chinese language. Some titles of her prints ...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Rae L.
30/hour

Online Mandarin Chinese tutor

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker from northern China where Mandarin Chinese is born. I graduated from a Chinese university and I also learned how to teach a second language from a graduate school in the US and graduated...

5.0 (358)
30/hour
1,016 hours tutoring

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker from northern China where Mandarin Chinese is born. I graduated from a Chinese university and I also learned how to teach a second language from a graduate school in the US and graduated...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Lily F.
40/hour

Certified Chinese Mandarin Tutor

...backgrounds, and proficiency levels. I have extensive experience in preparing students for HSK and AP Chinese exams, as well as in teaching Business Chinese. I specialize in helping students comprehensively improve their listening, speaking, reading, and...

5.0 (22)
40/hour
130 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lily’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

...backgrounds, and proficiency levels. I have extensive experience in preparing students for HSK and AP Chinese exams, as well as in teaching Business Chinese. I specialize in helping students comprehensively improve their listening, speaking, reading, and...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Allen E.
150/hour

Chinese Made Easier

I have a bachelor's degree from Smith College of Northampton, Massachusetts, in Chinese Language and Literature. I took four consecutive years of Chinese language (Mandarin) at the college level, and studied Chinese...

4.9 (589)
150/hour
2,837 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor's degree from Smith College of Northampton, Massachusetts, in Chinese Language and Literature. I took four consecutive years of Chinese language (Mandarin) at the college level, and studied Chinese...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Weifen D.
30/hour

Native Chinese speaker standard Mandarin tutor

After coming to the US, I tutored students aged 7-14 in Chinese and helped them successfully pass Chinese exams. I love seeing students progress from only being able to speak Chinese to being able to read and write it, and...

5.0 (9)
30/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Weifen’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

After coming to the US, I tutored students aged 7-14 in Chinese and helped them successfully pass Chinese exams. I love seeing students progress from only being able to speak Chinese to being able to read and write it, and...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Yan P.
50/hour

Mandarin Chinese Tutor

I have 10 years of experience teaching elementary through college level students. Currently, I teach and tutor Chinese language to elementary and college students through the Milwaukee Modern Chinese School, Criquet Academy, and the...

5.0 (1886)
50/hour
9,722 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have 10 years of experience teaching elementary through college level students. Currently, I teach and tutor Chinese language to elementary and college students through the Milwaukee Modern Chinese School, Criquet Academy, and the...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Wei C.
300/hour

Experienced Math/Physics PhD with Patience and Humor

While in grad school, I tutored one of my office mates to speak Mandarin since he had a Chinese girlfriend, and was able to get him up to speed in daily conversations. Since I'm originally from China, rest assured that the...

5.0 (1066)
300/hour
3,834 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Wei’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

While in grad school, I tutored one of my office mates to speak Mandarin since he had a Chinese girlfriend, and was able to get him up to speed in daily conversations. Since I'm originally from China, rest assured that the...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Wen S.
45/hour

Integrated Chinese/HSK/AP Chinese/Business Chinese

I had been working as a middle school and high school teacher for 15 years when I was in China. After I came to the USA, I have been teaching Chinese in Chinese school for 7 years. I have Master Degree of Science. I also have Grade...

5.0 (597)
45/hour
2,175 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I had been working as a middle school and high school teacher for 15 years when I was in China. After I came to the USA, I have been teaching Chinese in Chinese school for 7 years. I have Master Degree of Science. I also have Grade...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
David F. L.
137/hour

Native Chinese Speaker | AP Chinese 5 & Perfect SAT II Score

David is a native Chinese speaker born in Taiwan who earned a 5 on the AP Chinese exam and a perfect score on the SAT II Chinese test. He helps students of all levels improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and...

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5.0 (153)
137/hour
1,309 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

David is a native Chinese speaker born in Taiwan who earned a 5 on the AP Chinese exam and a perfect score on the SAT II Chinese test. He helps students of all levels improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and...

Near Santa Barbara, CA Tutoring
Qixuan L.
35/hour

Experienced Algebra, AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Biology, & AP CSA Tutor!

...science disciplines. I also earned a 5 on AP exams in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science A, and Chinese, demonstrating both breadth and depth across quantitative, scientific, and language-based subjects. My tutoring experience...

5.0 (9)
35/hour
56 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Qixuan’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 2:00 pm UTC.

...science disciplines. I also earned a 5 on AP exams in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science A, and Chinese, demonstrating both breadth and depth across quantitative, scientific, and language-based subjects. My tutoring experience...

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