Experience Summary
Wonderful Education, Inc, Beijing - Teacher and Academic Tutor for Math, English, Writing, Reading, Critical Thinking, SAT, and TOEFL - 2013
Educational Consultant, Elite Scholars of China, Beijing - 2012
Independent Teacher and Consultant, Beijing- 2011-2013
Taught various subjects, test prep, and business English to hundreds of students and company employees at hotels and IT firms
International English Teacher, EF Smart School, Beijing - 2010
Taught General Intermediate and Advanced English and Business English to Adult students
Arrowhead Ranch Outdoor Science School, Lake Arrowhead, CA - 2007-2008
Taught Environmental topics, Earth Science and developmental skills to middle school students
Big Rock Creek Camp, Valyermo, CA - 2007
Taught Teambuilding, environmental topics, adventure education, ropes course, rappelling and hiking excursions to middle, and high school students
5 more years previous experience also
Teaching Style
I have an interactive style full of questions, and conversation with my students to get them to see that already know the answers through critical and analytical thinking. I follow an experiential method where students often learn through doing exercises and activities that make lessons easier to understand and improve learning and retention. I am friendly, personable teacher who listens to the needs, questions and wishes of my students and their families.
My Hobbies
Running, yoga, cycling, fitness, dance, meditation, reading history, studying Chinese, playing Go and Chess, international travel, wilderness travel, watching movies
Other Comments
I lived and taught English as a Second Language, Business English, International Marketing, TOEFL Preparation, SAT Prep, and consulted for students and their families in applications for admission to US, Canadian, British and Australian universities, high schools and colleges
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught this subject to numerous students in the last four years |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught this subject to numerous students in the last four years |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught this subject to a few students in the last three years |
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught US History to about a dozen students in the last four years and am quite experienced with it |
| ASVAB |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I scored 99/99 on the ASVAB and can teach you how to get a great score too |
| College Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I know this subject and can teach it |
| Earth Science |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I studied this subject in my college courses and have taught it to hundreds of students in the last 8 years |
| Economics |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I studied graduate level macro-economics and can teach you the same material |
| English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I taught English for over three years to Chinese and other non-native speakers. I am highly qualified to teach TEFL, TESOL, and academic English |
| Geography |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have an extensive knowledge of various kinds of geography and can easily teach anyone anything about geography up to the Intermediate level, and with preparation, can teach advanced topics as well |
| Geometry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I know this subject well and have taught it to several students in the last few years as they prepared for SATs |
| Logic |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I know this subject well and can teach it easily |
| Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I can teach Math up to Algebra II without difficulty and above that with some preparation |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Very easy to teach this. I have taught it to several students in the last few years |
| Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught science as a part of SAT and TOEFL studies to several dozen students in the last three years and to many hundreds in the past 8 years through environmental education |
| TOEFL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I've taught TOEFL extensively as a teacher and tutor in China in the last three years. I know the test well and all my students improved their score by at least 20 points, and the average increase was 50 points |
| Trigonometry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I know this subject well and have taught it to several students in the last few years |