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Subjects Taught
English |
Price Guide |
Primary | $80.00 |
Secondary | $80.00 |
NCEA Level 1 | $80.00 |
Adult/Casual | $80.00 |
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About Me
I'm a qualified and passionate English tutor with years of experience teaching students from Year 0 to Year 12, as well as adults. I specialise in reading, writing, phonics, and speaking, with a strong focus on building confidence and clear communication.
I’m especially well-regarded in the Chinese community, as I speak Mandarin and understand the cultural and educational needs of Chinese learners. I lived and worked in Taiwan for 8 years, which gave me valuable insight into how to support bilingual students effectively.
Whether you're looking for foundational skills or advanced English for academic or professional goals, I tailor each lesson to meet your unique needs in a warm, supportive environment.
Online is also convenient for learner to have a wider range of available times.
Tutoring Experience:
Twenty years teaching experience since 2003
Tutoring Approach:
My teaching approach is student-centered, practical, and encouraging. I tailor every lesson to suit the learner’s age, level, goals, and learning style. For younger students, I use interactive activities, phonics-based methods, and positive reinforcement to build early literacy and speaking skills. For older students and adults, I focus on real-life communication, structured writing, and critical thinking, while supporting grammar and vocabulary development along the way.
I believe that learning works best when students feel seen, supported, and challenged at the right level. Lessons are engaging, culturally aware, and designed to build both confidence and long-term success.
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Additional Languages: Chinese
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Kaohsiung University (2008) - Chinese, Mandarin (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- Cambridge University (2007) - Education (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- NZLC (2003) - CELTA, TESOL, (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
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