Name: Writing 101: Supporting Sentence
Uploaded: 2022-10-07T04:47:40.000Z
Duration: 4 min 47 s
Description: To improve our writing, we need to know what elements make a GREAT writing. In this video, we will focus on Supporting Sentence. What is a supporting sentence? Why is it important to write strong supporting sentences? Watch the video to learn more about the supporting sentences.

To improve our writing, we need to know what elements make a GREAT writing. In this video, we will focus on Supporting Sentence. What is a supporting sentence? Why is it important to write strong supporting sentences? Watch the video to learn more about the supporting sentences.

Writing

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.

Writing 101: Supporting Sentence

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Mandarin Chinese

English (ESL)

Mandarin

Essay Writing

Creative Writing

Elementary

Middle School

High School

College

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’s mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.

Tuitionship

Graduate Assistantship

Elizabeth Jones Scholarship

CSML (Certified in School Management and Leadership)

Certified to teach English (senior high school 高级中学) in public schools in China

Teacher

OPI Mandarin (Superior)

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.

Founder and Manager

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.

Translator

Chinese Teacher

Teaching special forces Chinese part time, as assigned.

Chinese Instructor

Teach high school students English literature and writing.

ELA Teacher

Chinese

English

Japanese

Korean

Jun Hua (a tropical island dialect)

I got my Masters degree in writing from University of New Hampshire. When I was a grad student, I had helped ESL students with their papers and writing assignments. 2021-2022, I taught high school students (grade 10 and 11) Comprehensive Reading and Writing 101 at St. Mary's Medford in Zhengzhou. If you are a student who struggles to write, or needs help with writing essays or papers, I am here to help. With my knowledge and teaching experience, I will help you cultivate your writing skills and shape your own style of writing. The writing process will be easier for you! 

Some highlights:
- A college student's paper: BEFORE B-; AFTER A-
- A high school student's TOEFL Writing: BEFORE 16; AFTER 22

A comment from a student: 
"I used to have troubles getting started in writing and establishing the central idea. The writing process seems so much easier for me. Having the clear idea about what to achieve and how to reach my audience, I always get my writing work done efficiently."

Very patient and adjusted well to our pace of learning.

Very good teacher! Very interesting classes!

I´m really stunned by this extraordinary class! It´s incredible the way of learning a new language with her teaching style... I´ll be attentive to this lesson schedule. Very thankful.

I really like your classes, thanks a lot.

Always an amazing experience for my daughter to improve her Chinese!

GuiFang was very kind to my daughter and took time to understand her current level and proceeded from there. She also offered various other classes for continued immersion.

She’s one of my favorites! I highly recommend her for everyone! She’s so nice, peaceful, patient and friendly! Love love love her classes!

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.

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

I loved her class, she's funny, gentle and kind.

I like joining Guifang’s class because she gives us the chances to brainstorm and express our thought. In her class is always full of joy.

Yes, That's true. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She's the best instructor ever that's what five starts meaning shows.

I mean if it's possible I would like to dedicate all positive adjectives to her because she deserves all of that. Thank you teacher!!

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