Cantonese fluent, Strong Mandarin and Excellent Chinese Writing CBC looking to teach Cantonese to youth, young adults and kids!

Methodology

I assess each student on their methods of learning then create some text and real-life material for them to learn so it is applicable for them as much as possible. I draw on fun games and also Chinese cartoons and movies to make our lessons (and homework) as fun as possible. I make sure each student walks away from my lessons finding Chinese more and more interesting not only as a language but also as a culture. In group sessions and conditions permitting, I will also teach mahjong and take students to Chinese meals as little excursions from the textbook material.

Background

During my undergrad years at Waterloo, I started off in Environmental Studies but after a co-op term in Shanghai changed my perspective, I switched into Humanities and focused on my East Asia Studies Minor. My forte is in the socio-political scope of China. Hong Kong and South Korea currently interest me the most, as I am always thinking about what the future holds for Asia in the future generations to come. Though I am a locally born and raised Chinese Canadian, my Cantonese and Chinese writing skills is flawless thanks to the continuous years of Chinese school up til my graduation at Waterloo. I have lots of experience with kids as I was a summer camp counselor for ten years.

Rates

Travel Fee : $5

Rate for online lessons : $51/h

Details

Transportation charge only occurs if distance away from Sheppard Station is more than 20 minutes by driving.

Lesson formats available..

One-to-one

Lessons can be held..

at your place

via webcam

Subjects taught

Chinese
Oral expression - Chinese
Vocabulary - Chinese
Written comprehension - Chinese
Written expression - Chinese

Levels

Primary School
Early High School
Year 10
TAFE
Adult
Diploma/Certificate
Early childhood education
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids

Stephanie's CV

Visitors & Audience Representative, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Executed various March Break family activities and Rom Friday Night Live events
Responsible for ticket and membership sales as well as cash handling
Line organization and crowd control during high peak March Break Events and Blue Whale exhibit opening and ROM Friday Night Live Opening Night
Helped Mandarin and Cantonese speaking tourists and visitors

Customer Service & Outreach Officer, Ontario Ministry of Environment & Climate Change, Toronto, Dec 2014 – Aug 2015
Processed pesticide license applications
Created Freedom of Information report weekly summaries
Created fiscal year statistical summary for pesticide license applications
Co-ordinated office moving during spring 2015 for our unit
Responsible for administrative duties including data entry, front desk and phone duty

Research Intern, Joint US – China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), Shanghai, June 2014 – Aug 2014
Helped develop nutrition courseware prototype for local international schools to pilot
Drafted the seafood section of the courseware and invented learning games
Tested fun educational activities on local children
Supported the contact database transfer project to a new system with the IT unit

Community & Outreach Coordinator Assistant, Canadian Diabetes Association, Kitchener
Sept 2013 – Dec 2013
Planned and executed many Diabetes Awareness Month (November) events
Organized local sponsorships for each responsible event in local community
Created posters and advertising and information material for events
Raised over $600 in certain single day events

Volunteer Experience

Cantonese Tutor, University of Waterloo Culture & Language Exchange Club, Sept 2016 – May 2017
Private and group tutor to fellow university students
Organized course material and coordinated recreational activities for weekly class

Volunteer Barista, The Environment Faculty Coffee Shop, Waterloo, Fall 2014
Ensured fresh stock of coffee was constantly available
Tended cash and maintained cleanliness and safety during shift hours

Program Volunteer, St. Paul’s Cantonese Senior Day Program, Toronto, Feb 2010 – May 2010
Assist daily recreation activities such as exercise and media/technology learning
Helped prepare and clean up daily lunch and snack meals
Interacted and provided assistance for seniors in Cantonese
Extra-curricular Experience
President, University of Waterloo Association for Food Lovers Everywhere
President (Fall 2015), Sponsorship Vice-President (Fall 2014)
Handled club communication and accounting
Planned and executed various events
Organized sponsorship and fundraising events, especially raising over $500 in CSA Night Market events for two terms in a row