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Guifang X.
Glendale, Arizona
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I have been teaching English since 2010. Although I have resided in the United States for years and my accent has changed a little (sounds more like an native speaker), I sometimes play with my accents and embrace the the mix cultures here. In my ESL class, I encourage students to speak out, and to appreciate their accents and their multi-cultural backgrounds. Speaking English with an accent is bravery. That's part of your identity. Having multi-cultural backgrounds means you are unique and you can bring that uniqueness in your writing and discussions. And think about that, you can speak language(s) other than English, you are very special! Hence, in my class, I am very willing to help students build their confidence and strengths in their English learning. I am not a native English speaker and my English is not perfect, but I see myself as a multi-competent teacher. Over the years of language teaching experience as a teacher and learning experience (I can speak five languages) as a multi-linguistic learner, I believe I can help you achieve your goal under our mutual effort. I have a lot to share with you!
About Guifang X.

I am certified to teach in both China and the United States. - I started teaching Mandarin Chinese online since 2017. Before I became a full time Mandarin teacher (K-8) at a school in Arizona in 2019, I taught special forces Chinese part time. - I have been teaching ESL students (mostly middle school and high school students) Reading and Writing (includes rhetorical devices) since 2009. For Mandarin Chinese class, I can help you with HSK, AAPPL and ACTFL tests. HSK is required if you are interested studying in China one day. AAPPL is a test for K-12 students, while ACTFL is a test that's required for any person who's interested working for military or national departments in the United States. For example, I took OPI Mandarin and I acquired Superior level before I could teach special forces Mandarin. For English related subjects (ESL, Reading, Writing), I can help you with academic school work and TOEFL test. From my education background, you will see I have met with the qualifications of being an English teacher! I got my B.A. in English Literature from a prestigious university in China (Henan University ranked TOP 5 in English subject the year before I attended). I acquired my teaching license in English subject after I graduated from college. In 2016, with multiple scholarships, I came to U.S.A. to pursue my further study in English. As the only nonnative English speaker, I got my M.F.A. in Creative Writing from University of New Hampshire. I got a full time teaching job in the states after I graduated.

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 2009

Masters in Fine Arts (Writing M.F.A.)

Teaches ages 6+

Speaks Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Jun Hua (a tropical island dialect)

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: English (ESL)
Creative Writing
English (ESL)
Essay Writing
Mandarin
Mandarin Chinese
Writing
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
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W Brown Street, Glendale Public Library Glendale
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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I love her classes. She teaches so well and always encourages you to practice what you are learning, so I strongly recommend her, if you want to improve and work on your English.

Posted Mar 21, 2023
Teacher's Studio

I love her classes. She teaches so well and always encourages you to practice what you are learning, so I strongly recommend her, if you want to improve and work on your English.

Posted Mar 21, 2023
Teacher's Studio

I love Her classes. She brings interesting and contemporaneous subjects to be discussed.

Posted Mar 21, 2023
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ELA Teacher
Aug 2021 - Present
St. Mary's Medford at Zhengzhou
Teach high school students English literature and writing.
Chinese Teacher
Jul 2019 - Present
Academy of Math and Science
K-8 Chinese Teacher
Chinese Instructor
Mar 2019 - Present
Special Operation Forces Teletraining System
Teaching special forces Chinese part time, as assigned.
Founder and Manager
Jul 2010 - Aug 2016
Summer Camp; Oudebao Language School
Before coming to the U.S., I founded a summer camp in 2010 and a language school in 2014, to teach English and Chinese in China. I've gained valuable teaching experience and skills over the years.
Translator
May 2013 - Jun 2014
IPC GmbH
In 2013, I worked for IPC, an international financial consultant company, as a translator and assistant for the deputy project manager. As a translator for the manager, I was deeply involved in the interviewing, hiring, and firing processes, as well as communications between different clients. This work experience honed my bilingual skills in communication and understanding different cultures.
Masters in Fine Arts (Writing M.F.A.)
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
University of New Hampshire
Literature; Economics
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Harvard Extension School
Linguistics; Economics
Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
Pukyong National University
English
Sep 2009 - May 2013
Henan University
Chinese
Native Proficiency
English
Professional Proficiency
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
Jun Hua (a tropical island dialect)
Native Proficiency
Korean
Limited Proficiency
OPI Mandarin (Superior)
Oct 2018
ACTFL
Teacher
Jan 2015
China Education Bureau
Certified to teach English (senior high school 高级中学) in public schools in China
Graduate Assistantship
Oct 2017
University of New Hampshire
Elizabeth Jones Scholarship
Sep 2017
University of New Hampshire
Tuitionship
Aug 2016
University of New Hampshire
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Oct 2018
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators, students, and administrators.
TESOL International Association
May 2017
TESOL International Association’s mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.

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Instructor details
Subject: English (ESL)
Creative Writing
English (ESL)
Essay Writing
Mandarin
Mandarin Chinese
Writing
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
SEE MAP
W Brown Street, Glendale Public Library Glendale
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30