River: Prospect Heights tutor

Certified Tutor

After graduating from Zhejiang University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Journalism in 2008, I started my teaching career in Hangzhou, China. Since then, I've taught English (ESL) for 10 years and Mandarin Chinese for 2 years.

I love learning different languages myself, and I love using them while traveling and working in different countries. I feel lucky to have translated my hobby into a career, and honored to be an educator and an advocate of diverse cultures.

My experience teaching in China and Thailand was the most amazing and important part in my life. Helping students to achieve their learning goals, and being a witness for their success, were the most rewarding parts of my job. It motivates me to become a better teacher for them, and keep working on this career I have so much passion for.

In my opinion, everyone who wants to learn is a fantastic student already! I'm a believer in "always learning", and I look forward to working with great learners of all age groups!