Tutors

I'm a native in Arabic and speak in gulf dialect while being very familiar with Egyptian dialect. I have struggled with learning English so I understand how learning a new language could be challenging and sometimes frustrating. I'm excited to help you through your learning journey! 

Can meet online or in-person. First session is free.

Preferred method of contact: mual3678(at)colorado.edu

Available to help online only

My name is Sofia Marino and I graduated from Boston College in 2021 with a BA in Political Science. I started studying Arabic in 2020 at Qasid Institute in Amman, Jordan and received the Critical Language Scholarship for the study of Arabic in Tangiers, Morocco in 2021. Currently, I was appointed to be a Consular Fellow at the U.S. Department of State on the Spanish-language track. I hope to eventually become a Foreign Service Public Diplomacy Officer and put my Arabic skills to use.

Please let me know if I can help you in any capacity!

Preferred method of contact: sofiamarino4211@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Anhar Alnajjar, I am from Jordan.  I have a bachelor’s degree in Arabic language and its literature from the university of Jordan, I also have a master’s degree in teaching Arabic for non-native speakers. I have experience in teaching Arabic for all levels and curriculums for native and non-native students. I will help you to understand the language smoothly and use it perfectly in your practical life. (for free).

Preferred method of contact: anhark1993@gmail.com.

Each session is 25 minutes long. You will have the option to either meet in person or remotely via Zoom. In person sessions will be held in OB1 Suite 144. If you would like to meet remotely, please join using the Zoom link sent in the confirmation email. If you include your phone number, you can opt in for text notifications and reminders. You must sign in with youridentikey@colorado.edu account to book a session.

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Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Tutor for Beginning Chinese Only
• CU Integrative Physiology Major
• Eight years of studying Chinese and lived in Taiwan
• Passed IB Chinese International Test

Tutoring rate: $25/hr

Preferred method of contact: callie.noar@colorado.edu 

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• MA from CU Boulder (Japanese, Asian Languages and Civilizations)
• BA from Cornell University (Human Development)
• MA from UC Santa Barbara (Asian Studies)
• MS from Vanderbilt University (Speech Language Pathology)
• CHINESE: heritage speaker of Mandarin; several years of formal study at undergraduate and graduate levels; have studied abroad in Beijing and Taipei.
  • Passed the highest level of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); scored at 90th percentile.
• JAPANESE: several years of formal study at undergraduate and graduate levels, have studied abroad via FLAS Scholarship and the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship.
  • Passed the highest level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT); scored perfectly in reading section (60/60) and near perfectly (57/60) in vocabulary/grammar section.

Statement: Hello!  My name is Isaac Wang and I am interested in tutoring either Chinese or Japanese. I have taught students of all ages in various contexts, including middle schoolers at a local language school, college students as a graduate student T.A., and young professionals as a private tutor. I'd love to help you with any questions regarding grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and anything else. In addition to my language experience, I am trained as a speech therapist, and I practice locally. Thus, I am well equipped to address any language-related issues you may have. I look forward to working with you!

*I am comfortable working with students of all ages and experience levels.

**In addition, I am available to assist with translation/interpretation jobs.

Tutoring rate: $75/hour or best offer 

Preferred method of contact: mellifluous@protonmail.com

Client Testimonial: "I hired Isaac to translate (both English to Chinese and Chinese to English) documents for an academic research project in China. I worked with him over a number of months. He was extremely professional and helpful the entire time. He was very prompt in his responses and always completed the work in a much shorter than expected time. I was highly satisfied with his work and would hire him again without hesitation. " - A.B.

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies 2018 (M.A Translation & Localization) 
• Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University 2016 (Certificate in Chinese Studies) 
• University of Colorado Boulder 2011 (Chinese & Linguistics)  
• Chinese: I'm a heritage speaker who has worked  and studied abroad in China (Beijing, Nanjing) for both graduate and undergraduate.

Statement: 
Hello! I'm Susan Wang and I am happy to tutor Chinese to my fellow Buffs! I taught Chinese at Fairview High School (2012-2015), teaching levels 1-AP. In addition, I have tutored a wide range of students and age groups. I just got my Master's in Translation in Monterey, California and moved back to my hometown. Looking forward to helping you get excited, feel more empowered with your hanyu. Fear nothing! Jia you! 

Tutoring rate: $30/hour 

Preferred method of contact:  Feel free to e-mail me at susan.sheng89@Gmail.com 

Only for CU Students who are currently taking JPNS1010, 1020 or 2110.

Tutoring sessions last 25 minutes, are individual, and can be in-person in CASE E380, or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Walk-ins are welcome when tutors are free. 

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Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Lecturer of Japanese at CU Boulder
• MA from CU Boulder (Japanese, Asian Languages and Civilizations)
• BA from Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan)

Statement: I enjoy teaching all kinds of students in one-on-one or small group settings. My motto is “Have fun to learn (note the order).”

*High school/college homework support, JLPT, AP, business, travel, etc.
*Also available for translation/interpretation.

Preferred method of contact: takahata@colorado.edu

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• MA from CU Boulder (Japanese, Asian Languages and Civilizations)
• BA from Cornell University (Human Development)
• MA from UC Santa Barbara (Asian Studies)
• MS from Vanderbilt University (Speech Language Pathology)
• CHINESE: heritage speaker of Mandarin; several years of formal study at undergraduate and graduate levels; have studied abroad in Beijing and Taipei.
  • Passed the highest level of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); scored at 90th percentile.
• JAPANESE: several years of formal study at undergraduate and graduate levels, have studied abroad via FLAS Scholarship and the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship.
  • Passed the highest level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT); scored perfectly in reading section (60/60) and near perfectly (57/60) in vocabulary/grammar section.

Statement: Hello!  My name is Isaac Wang and I am interested in tutoring either Chinese or Japanese. I have taught students of all ages in various contexts, including middle schoolers at a local language school, college students as a graduate student T.A., and young professionals as a private tutor. I'd love to help you with any questions regarding grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and anything else. In addition to my language experience, I am trained as a speech therapist, and I practice locally. Thus, I am well equipped to address any language-related issues you may have. I look forward to working with you!

*I am comfortable working with students of all ages and experience levels.

**In addition, I am available to assist with translation/interpretation jobs.

Tutoring rate: $75/hour or best offer 

Preferred method of contact: mellifluous@protonmail.com

Client Testimonial: "Our daughter is 14 and is on the autism spectrum but she loves learning languages.  She's never had any formal language lessons until Isaac agreed to take her on as a tutee.  Isaac has been a wonderful tutor.  Of course the lessons have been virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Isaac is always timely and prepared for each weekly hour-long lesson.  He does a super job of engaging and teaching our daughter; she really looks forward to every lesson and she is learning to speak, read and write Japanese.  We recommend Isaac as a tutor without reservation. " - M.M.

"My son received tutoring support from Isaac during his second year of Japanese at Boulder High School. Isaac work with my son for over a semester. While my son was an A student during his first year of Japanese, he was challenged by the expansion of the content during his second year of Japanese, and that is where Isaac played a significant role in helping my son reinforce his previous knowledge, improve his ability to retain new content, and held him to task in working on writing and speaking skills. Isaac’s patience and encouragement gave my son confidence and motivation, not to mention academic reward and a renewed joy of learning Japanese. I highly recommend Isaac." - M.S.

"Isaac was a great tutor! He organized ways to efficiently use our time in order for me to get the best out of our tutoring sessions while still learning the material effectively. He made concepts easily understandable by breaking them down while also giving me the opportunity to practice what I’d learned through accessible resources. Isaac was very easy to work with and incredibly patient. He made sure to write out notes in a notebook during the appointment in order to give examples and point out major concepts that were very useful to take a picture of. Isaac helped me learn much more material beyond the class I was taking and I improved in the language much faster! He encouraged me to continue working hard and provided me with resources that I’ll be able to continue using. I’m very happy I was able to have him as a tutor and highly recommend him to others! :)" - A.R.

"Isaac and I began working together in May of this year.  He created a personalized training curriculum tailored to my personal & professional requirements.  As a tutor, Isaac is knowledgeable not only in the languages themselves but how to teach them to those who are not fluent.  He struck a delicate balance between instruction and exploration, allowing me as a student to struggle just enough to create impressionable learning experiences. It is also worth commenting on Isaac’s flexibility with different instruction methods and schedules as I frequently traveled to Asia during our course work." - M.C.

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Native Korean Speaker from South Korea
• Hold a TESOL certificate and have worked as an English teacher in Korea for more than 7 years
• Have experience working as a translaor at Hana KEB bank for 3 years in Korea

Tutoring rate: Negotiable

Preferred method of contact: rivernowkang@gmail.com

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Native Korean Speaker from South Korea
• CU Boulder MSc Aerospace Engineering Student
• Education:
  • 1991 – 2000 South Korea; Elementary School
  • 2000 – 2010 New Zealand; Elementary, Middle, High School
  • 2010 – 2014 South Korea; University: KAIST BSc Aerospace Engineering
  • 2014 – 2016 South Korea; University: KAIST MSc Aerospace Engineering
• Tutoring Experience:
  • 2010 – 2016; Teach Korean: KAIST foreign Students
  • 2010 – 2016; Teach English: KAIST Professors/Students
  • 2014 – 2016; Edit/Proofread English Journals and Papers

Tutoring rate: Negotiable

Preferred method of contact: dongkyeong.lee@colorado.edu

Educational Background/Language Experience:

• Education:
  • 2005 – 2007 South Korea: Ewha Womans University: MA in Korean Studies, Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
  • 2000 – 2004 South Korea: Seoul Women's University: BA in Japanese Language and Literature
• Experience:
  • Over a decade of experience as an instructor teaching Korean as a second language 

Tutoring rate: Negotiable

Preferred method of contact: jennapark15@gmail.com