I was born in America to parents who immigrated from China. Spending my early childhood with my grandparents in China, I learned Mandarin Chinese as my first language and it is an integral part of my ... family heritage. After returning to the United States for school, I regularly attended Chinese language immersion classes on the weekends and speak both Chinese and English at home. I often spent my summers with my relatives in various Chinese cities, being exposed to dialects from all over the nation. In ninth grade I took the AP Chinese test, scoring a 5. I am a giant language nerd and enjoy learning about the complexities of this unique language. I have native-level pronunciation and good conversational skills. My upbringing in the United States and native-level proficiency in English make me a good fit for tutoring a native speaker of English in Chinese as I understand the struggles they may face from their point of view. Chinese and English are such uniquely different languages, and having an intricate understanding of the inner workings and cultural background of both is necessary for one to learn Chinese well. I look forward to guiding my students through the challenging, but ultimately rewarding process of learning Chinese.read more

I am a sophomore at UC Santa Barbara looking to major in psychology. I am a high school valedictorian who scored a 4 or a 5 on 14 AP tests. In freshman year of UCSB, I worked as an ARAC tutor, tutorin... g local students over Zoom. I thoroughly enjoy sharing knowledge about subjects I am passionate about. Helping students find the passion and utility in learning about the subject at hand is the key to success. An understanding of "why" something works, rather than just "how", goes a long way in helping students not only perform well today but also quickly relearn material when it pops up again in the future. My interests range from science to literature and I enjoy nerdy discussions about most academic subjects, but I specialize in tutoring Chinese and geography. I love learning about the world in my spare time (language, culture, history, geography and more). Looking forward to working together with you to help achieve your goals!read more