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Fei L.

Private tutor in Irvine, CA

Education

MA in English/Chinese Translation at Shanghai International Studies University, GPA: 3.72 Special training courses: "Teaching in Target Language" and "Teaching with Technology" in UCLA Chinese Teachers Leadership Institute, and "Chinese Guest Teacher Training" offered by College Board and Chinese Language Council.

Experience

My credentials include “Certificate of Speaking Standard Mandarin Chinese”, which is the most official and difficult certificate that most Chinese people do not have, cannot pass or have a lower score of it. I’ve gained the certificate with a very high score, which has brought me good opportunities of teaching foreigners Mandarin Chinese. I have 10+ years of tutoring experiences. My students are from US, UK, France, Japan, Italy and some other countries, from children to business owners. Why I want to be a tutor: Born and raised in China, I speak in very standard Mandarin, and have a deep understanding of Chinese culture, communication, history and current events. After working for 8 years in international cultural and education organizations to promote international cooperation and exchanges with China, I take tutoring Chinese as a continuation of my previous work.

Subject Expertise

AP Chinese, AP Chinese Language and Culture, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin Chinese 1, Mandarin Chinese 1, Mandarin Chinese 2, Mandarin Chinese 3, Mandarin Chinese 4

Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Any day

Can Meet

Up to 10 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

My teaching approach: In order for my students to learn faster and more effectively, I design my classes and materials for each student according to his/her individual need, interest and level. For toddlers, I mainly teach through Montessori teaching methods, where I immerse children into “Chinese” environment through music, painting, games and activities. The key to this process is to create fun, attractive and controllable activities for kids to relate the “happily playing moment” with the language. For elementary students, depending on whether they’re going to immersion Chinese programs, I give them different material to enhance and/or supplement their school learning. They will also learn through a wide variety of activities, but with more skills and language input. We’ll also learn culture and communication through daily activities, ceremonies and festivals. For middle school and high school students, I teach them more history, customs, idioms and current issues happening in China. There will also be some interesting course elements like learning characters through a fun way, cultural comparison, etc. One of my high school students commented that she has learned more Chinese in 2 months than learning 4 years of Japanese. For adult learners, I design my lessons especially according to their different needs. Beyond learning conversational Chinese, I teach my students strategies in communicating in different occasions. Besides, I’ve designed my course in a way that includes history and geography, business etiquette, small talk skills, and other key aspects to enjoy China and even the Chinese speaking regions. Please feel free to contact me if you’re interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, and Chinese culture. I’m more than happy to help.