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Native Chinese Tutor with 30+ Years of Experience & Free Trial
Jen Z.

381 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 19 minutes

About Jen


Bio

Hi, I’m Jen — a native Mandarin speaker with over 20 years of teaching experience. I offer a free 30-minute trial lesson so you can see how I teach before making a decision.
My students and parents often say that my teaching methods are unique and effective, and that I make excellent use of class time. Many have seen clear improvement in grades, memory retention, and speaking confidence in a short period.
Whether your goal is speaking, writing, test prep, or cultural learning, I’ll tailor...

Hi, I’m Jen — a native Mandarin speaker with over 20 years of teaching experience. I offer a free 30-minute trial lesson so you can see how I teach before making a decision.
My students and parents often say that my teaching methods are unique and effective, and that I make excellent use of class time. Many have seen clear improvement in grades, memory retention, and speaking confidence in a short period.
Whether your goal is speaking, writing, test prep, or cultural learning, I’ll tailor the lessons to meet your needs.

Want to learn more? Please read below for details about my background and teaching style.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature and have worked with English-speaking students of all ages, from beginners to heritage speakers, in both private and group settings.

My lessons include reading, conversation, character writing, and eventually essay composition. Along the way, you’ll also gain insight into Chinese culture, history, and literature. I always strive to make learning both efficient and enjoyable.

I’ll help you set learning goals, recommend suitable materials, and create a learning plan that fits your pace and interests. My teaching is known for being engaging, encouraging, and highly personalized.

My schedule is flexible. Feel free to contact me for questions or to schedule your free 30-minute trial session!

Kind regards,
Jen


Education

Inner Mogolia Normal University
Chinese Language
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Mandarin Chinese

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I come from Beijing. Mandarin is my native language and I speak English with perfect fluency. I have a Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature degree. Having worked as a high school teacher in China for more than twenty years, I have rich experiences in both private tutoring and lecturing to a large class. When I used to work in Beijing, I worked with dozens of foreign students across a wide range of age groups, occupations and nationalities. I have gathered much practical experiences in helping beginners to establish a good start and getting quick progress. 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 simple conversation 12/2013-06/2015 Diana (adult) Chinese Characters reading and writing. 06/2015–present Kelvin (10years old) Pinyin and First level of Chinese. 09/2015-present Mike and Charlie, Pinyin and First level of Chinese since

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Ratings and Reviews


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Personalized Teaching, Great Results

Jen is a fantastic teacher. I have been working with Jen in an intensive language learning schedule for several months, during which she has helped me make great strides in my Chinese reading and conversational ability. When we began, Jen was able to adjust her teaching style to my beginner level skills and designed our classes around my interests and goals. As time went on, Jen progressively challenged me to make sure I was staying on track with my goals, while also keeping the lessons fun and engaging. Jen doesn’t only teach you vocabulary and grammar, she provides cultural insights that give you a deeper understanding of the language. We have touched almost any topic you can imagine, from daily routine to emerging technologies, and she has been able to provide in-depth lessons on all of them. Regardless of your level or experience, Jen’s method of teaching will help you progress your language learning journey. I could not recommend more!

Nathan, 81 lessons with Jen
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Nathan, for this thoughtful review. I truly appreciate your kind words. It has been a real pleasure working with you over the past several months. I’ve really enjoyed seeing your progress from the early stages of learning Chinese to now being able to engage in more complex reading and conversation. Our lessons have evolved naturally over time, and I’m glad they’ve remained both challenging and enjoyable for you. Your curiosity, consistency, and willingness to explore a wide range of topics have made you a wonderful student to work with. These qualities have clearly played a big role in your progress. I’m grateful for your trust in my teaching, and I look forward to continuing our learning journey together.

Excellent tutor!

Jen helped my son prepare for a Mandarin test at school. He was very nervous. She patiently helped him revise the material, made sure he fully grasped it and really built his self-confidence! She was very calm and clear in her explanations - using both Mandarin and some (excellent) English to check that my son really understood the concepts. My son loved working with her very much! He will certainly reach out to her when he needs help with his Mandarin again. We highly recommend her!

Daria, 4 lessons with Jen
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure working with your son. I especially enjoyed getting to know how he learns and finding the right ways to help him work through the material. He was engaged, thoughtful, and very open to learning, which made our lessons both productive and enjoyable. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to work with him, and I would be happy to work with him again anytime!

Perfect Teacher

Another fantastic lesson! I really couldn’t ask for more. 10/10 as always, Jen takes so much time to help the student and finds the best ways to help them improve.

Jordan, 6 lessons with Jen

Good, knowledgeable

Only one lesson in and she is clearly focused on building a foundation for learning. I appreciate that and can see the potential in having her as a tutor. Very good lesson, I look forward to more.

Kevin, 11 lessons with Jen

Enthusiastic and cool teacher

She is a very good teacher and supports you when you want to learn something. She corrects your tones and is passionate about helping you achieve your goals of learning Chinese. She is very helpful with questions and is a great source for practicing chinese

Amara, 20 lessons with Jen
Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 19 minutes
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