Russell S.

New York, USA

Fun and Knowledgeable Mandarin Tutor in New York

Bio

Hi, I'm Russ! I have been learning Mandarin Chinese for over 15 years, and I am currently in the last semester of my Master's in Chinese Education program at CUNY Queens College. I... Read more

Hi, I'm Russ! I have been learning Mandarin Chinese for over 15 years, and I am currently in the last semester of my Master's in Chinese Education program at CUNY Queens College. I have advanced spoken and written proficiency in Mandarin, certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

As someone who learned Chinese as a young adult, I understand the challenges and issues faced by native English speakers. My biggest passions are Mandarin and teaching, and I can't wait to help you in your Mandarin studies! Read less

Teaching methodology

I am very responsive to the needs of each individual students. I adjust my explanations based on what will be effective for different personalities and learning styles. When pos... Read more

I am very responsive to the needs of each individual students. I adjust my explanations based on what will be effective for different personalities and learning styles. When possible, I avoid directly giving answers and prefer to guide students closely in the process of learning on their own terms. Each student's success is hugely important to me, and I have the knowledge, patience, and flexibility to ensure that every student can make progress. Read less

• $25

  Hourly rate