I've been teaching Mandarin Chinese for ten years, most recently at Choate Rosemary Hall, where I work with students at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I hold a Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Middlebury College and an ACTFL Oral Proficiency rating of Advanced-High. I'm not just a classroom teacher but a highly proficient speaker who has lived and worked in Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai. In 2019, I received the Yao Memorial Award for Outstanding New...
I've been teaching Mandarin Chinese for ten years, most recently at Choate Rosemary Hall, where I work with students at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I hold a Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Middlebury College and an ACTFL Oral Proficiency rating of Advanced-High. I'm not just a classroom teacher but a highly proficient speaker who has lived and worked in Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai. In 2019, I received the Yao Memorial Award for Outstanding New Teacher from ACTFL, the national organization for language educators.
I focus on building real fluency rather than drilling grammar in isolation. It's important that students feel comfortable making mistakes in language lessons, because that's where the real learning happens. Lessons are structured around what a student actually needs to do with the language, whether that's passing an AP exam, preparing for a trip, navigating heritage language goals, or just getting conversational. I'm comfortable working with beginners through advanced learners, and I tailor pacing and materials to each student.
I bring the same directness and rigor to tutoring that I bring to the classroom. I give honest, specific feedback and focus on measurable progress. If you're looking for someone who takes Mandarin seriously and can meet you where you are, I'd love to work with you.
