Sophie, a native of Shanghai, is a certified CTCSOL Mandarin tutor currently offering private Mandarin lessons in Boston. With extensive experience teaching Mandarin to individuals of all ages, including children and adults from various educational backgrounds and societal circles, she currently holds teaching positions at several Chinese schools in Boston.

She earned her master's degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University and a bachelor's degree from the esteemed Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Beyond her academic achievements, Sophie's passion extends to traditional Chinese instruments such as Guzheng and Guqin.

As a professionally trained and seasoned native Chinese teacher, Sophie is devoted to instilling a love for Mandarin in her students. Her teaching philosophy revolves around creating a friendly and engaging learning environment, providing a space where students feel both comfortable and inspired to delve into the richness of the Chinese language and culture.

Serena is currently a Master’s of Arts candidate in Chinese Pedagogy at Middlebury College, specializing in translation and teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College where she majored in Chinese and minored in Public Policy. 

Serena has a passion for working with students of all ages and has had a wealth of experience teaching and mentoring students both online and in person in subjects including: English, Reading & Writing, Public Speaking, and Debate, Literature, and her personal favorite, Mandarin Chinese. 

As a Chinese adoptee who grew up in the United States, but later studied and worked in Beijing for several years as a young professional, she has unique cultural and linguistic insights on what it takes to learn Chinese successfully. Above all, Serena loves inspiring her students wherever they are in their Mandarin learning journey.  

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Serena is available for in-person Mandarin Chinese tutoring in Boston.

Betty is a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing. After graduating from a boarding school in Seymour, Tennessee, Betty decided to pursue her Bachelor’s degree at Penn State University. She graduated from College of Education at Penn State with a degree in World Language Education. 

Betty is passionate about working with learners from all age groups. She takes pride in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where her students feel encouraged to express themselves and take risks. Learning a new language should be a delightful journey, and Betty is here to make it just that for you.