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Mandarin Chinese with Patricia K.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches Advanced
Age: 1-99
Speaks English, Mandarin
Teaching since 2004
Elementary Education and Special Education

    About Patricia K.

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    Background & Experience: I was born in Taiwan, my first language was Mandarin, then I learned English from my father at age 5. I've spent several years traveling back and forth between countries. I stayed mostly in the U.S. from 5th grade on until graduation, going back every two years to visit my grandmother. After I received my massage therapy certification, I decided to pursue an educational route because I come from a family of teachers. I went back to Taiwan to a boarding school. For class credit, I volunteered to be the English tutor, and to make extra money I tutored my professor who was the head of the technology department. My most recent hire was translating for a 9 year old boy from China for a family in Chevy Chase. Individual Lessons: Each Lesson will be catered to the student. I specialize in simple conversational Mandarin and have the resources in finance, arts, entertainment, science, medicine, and political circles. Specialization in English translating and tutoring from Chinese to English also includes conversational in categories of finance, arts, entertainment, science, medicine, and politics. Special Needs: Working with special needs individuals requires patience and understanding of the spectrum of diverse needs. I have been working with IEP's for the last 2.5 years, and have hands on training with my now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son with speech delay. (reference can be provided upon request).

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    Teaching Hours

    Thursday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $42
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $75
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    Experience

    Tutoring

    Jul, 2017 - Present

    Contract

    Chevy Chase family, who also hosted the Chinese boy, continued my employment through tutoring their five year old son, 2 year old daughter, mom and dad in simple conversational Mandarin in preparation of the adopted boy.

    Translator

    Jun, 2017 - Jul, 2017

    Contract

    Boy from Chinese Orphanage came to the U.S. for treatment of a genetic illness. A host family in Chevy Chase needed a translator/ caregiver during the time he was here. Said boy is to return in November 2018 to the U.S. officially adopted into the host family.

    Educator and Caregiver

    Apr, 2013 - Present

    Personal

    Care and education to autistic child since birth to now, currently age 5, with special needs. She has autism, global delay (including speech and cognitive delay), a rare and life threatening metabolic condition. She has a g-tube and receives 5 feedings a day. She has been taught Chinese until age 2 and was then introduced to English to prepare for daycare. This child is my daughter.

    Tutoring

    Sep, 2011 - May, 2012

    Christ College

    In Taiwan: Tutored Mr. Che (Head of IT) Tutored Freshman and Sophmore English Students Student Teach at Tamsui Elementary school

    Translator

    Apr, 2007 - May, 2007

    Contract

    Accompanied and translated for a professional strength coach Paul M. ( Conatus Athletics ) to visit the locations of the Beijing Olympics of 2008.

    Translator

    Jun, 2003 - Jul, 2004

    volunteer

    Accompanied a school mate to Taiwan as translator.

    Translator

    Sep, 2002 - Dec, 2010

    American Conservatory of Music, Dean of Asian Studies

    Associate to Dr. Yen's (嚴博士) Music Therapy class. Assisting individuals with paperwork and scheduling.

    Education

    TESOL

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012

    Christ College

    Elementary Education and Special Education

    Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016

    Towson University at Shady Grove

    Elementary Education and Special Education

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    Montgomery College

    Certifications

    Early Childhood Education

    Jun, 2017

    Montgomery College

    Care and Education from infancy to pre-K

    Awards

    Academic Letter Award (Straight A's for One Year)

    May, 2001

    High School

    Top Student of the School

    Jan, 2012

    Christ College

    Straight A's - 2nd Quarter

    May, 2004

    High School

    AP Scholar with Honor

    May, 2003

    National

    Languages

    Mandarin

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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