Experience Summary
As a journalist, I have had the privilege of reporting from the White House Briefing Room many times during last few years. Since the 1990's, I have researched, consulted, and designed numerous international business and government-related projects. For the last 4 years my articles on China have been published by "The Diplomat", www.TheDiplomat.com. Having lived in China for many years, I am qualified to tutor in Mandarin Chinese. In my early career years, I tutored international students in English. As a small business owner, I know how to market and build brands. I look forward to being useful to you and your student.
Teaching Style
Personalized, sensitive to the student's needs, fun, and encouraging. At the same time, disciplined and goal-oriented throughout.
My Hobbies
Following the Welsh Rugby Union, traveling to Spain, and during the pandemic, watching old movies!
Other Comments
I am taking time off from full-time consulting and writing projects to write a book. In the meantime, I would like to share my experience and knowledge with students who are looking to strengthen their skills in written and spoken languages. I look forward to being useful and passing on hard-won lessons.
| Chinese |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I hold a Certificate in Chinese Language Proficiency from the Foreign Affairs College in Beijing, and I use Mandarin Chinese in all of my personal and professional communications that involve China and Chinese speakers. |
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As a writer, speaker, White House correspondent, consultant, and freelance journalist, I am highly experienced in composing engaging and effective content on a wide variety of subjects. I write two articles of 800 to 1,200 words apiece for thediplomat.com, reaching an international audience of up to 800,000 readers with each piece. I would love to teach that skill, and its associated fundamentals, to your student. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Please see my profile under "Study Skills". Thank you. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As a working writer, speaker, White House correspondent, consultant, and freelance journalist, I am highly experienced in using the English language to compose engaging and effective content on many subjects. I write two articles of 800 to 1,200 words apiece for thediplomat.com, reaching an international audience of up to 800,000 readers with each piece. I would love to teach these skills, and their associated fundamentals, to your student. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Homework Help |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored children as young as 5 in understanding and completing their homework, at times in a language that is not their mother tongue. |
| Journalism |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Please see my articles in "The Diplomat" at https://thediplomat.com/authors/bonnie-girard/ . The Website generally offers 5 free page views per month, so if you would like to review more than that, please let me know and I will happily provide PDF copies of additional work.
In addition to my monthly articles for TheDiplomat.com, I have also written for the "Brown Journal of World Affairs", as well as for national newspapers. My work has been quoted and referenced hundreds of times around the world. Please feel free to ask for further information. Thank you. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Studying can seem like work. It can also be overwhelming. I will teach students how to break down their assignments into smaller, yet still effective modules that are both approachable as well as accessible. I also will show students the benefits of taking small, rewarding breaks throughout a study session. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Please see my profile under "English". Thank you. |