Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. Real speaking skills, fun games, progress that sticks, and plenty of encouragement. No boring drills — just results and a good time.
I started learning Mandarin at age three as a native English speaker. I built my fluency by attending Avenues: The World School, where core subjects were taught in Mandarin rather than simply studied. I became so passionate about the language that I completed AP Chinese as a sophomore, placed out of all remaining courses, served as a teaching assistant, and now tutor students one-on-one.
I remember exactly what it feels like to be a beginner in a language that seems daunting. I know how to make tones and characters approachable instead of overwhelming. My lessons are fun — we use games, real conversation, and lots of encouragement so students stay engaged, gain confidence, and actually look forward to sessions instead of dreading them.
Whether someone is brand new to Mandarin or already has some background, I meet them where they are and help them build real, usable language skills — the kind that actually stick. The goal is confident speakers who enjoy the process and see clear progress.
Wherever a student is on this line, lessons start there — and keep going.
Best forBeginners, heritage speakers, and summer review.
Moving past rigid textbook drills to build a genuine love for the language.
Overcoming the freeze — demystifying tones and pinyin through high-energy, interactive practice and games.
Real-world rhythm — natural speed, real conversation, and cultural context instead of formal scripts.
Heritage reconnection — rebuilding the language through topics students actually care about: pop culture, gaming, sports.
Best forAP/HSK students and classroom grade boosting.
High-efficiency, strategic prep for the big academic checkpoints.
Exam-tested strategies — the exact methods I used to take on AP Chinese as a sophomore and place out of every remaining course.
Curriculum alignment — patching classroom grammar gaps and building academic stamina.
The TA advantage — feedback from a former teaching assistant who knows exactly what teachers look for.
Every student's brain works differently, so every curriculum is custom-built from scratch. Let's map out a personalized roadmap that fits your goals and schedule.
We'll start with a quick conversation so I can learn about the student and see if it's a good fit.
Tell me a little about the learner and what you'd like to achieve, and I'll be in touch to find a time. I usually reply within two business days.
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