1^st lesson free

Joyce

Rate $78
Response 24h
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Number of students Joyce has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Joyce has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$78/hr

1^st lesson free

Mandarin
Chinese speaking
Chinese listening
Chinese reading
Chinese writing

Certified Elementary Teacher with 4 Years of Experience in Taiwan and 2 Years of Teaching in California.

Mandarin
Chinese speaking
Chinese listening
Chinese reading
Chinese writing

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- online

About Joyce

Hi, I’m Joyce—a passionate and experienced Mandarin teacher who brings language learning to life for middle school students. I specialize in creating interactive lessons that blend vocabulary, storytelling, and real-world cultural topics. I go beyond the textbook to challenge students with advanced reading comprehension, creative writing, and multimedia resources. Whether we’re exploring food traditions, decoding idioms, or writing our own adventure stories, students are encouraged to think deeply, express themselves confidently, and grow as global citizens. I design differentiated materials to meet every learner where they are, and I communicate clearly with families to build trust and transparency. If you're looking for a Mandarin teacher who combines structure with creativity—and truly cares about student success—I’d love to connect.

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Teaching Method & Techniques I tailor my explanations to the learner’s level, interests, and goals, while keeping things interactive and practical. - Scaffolded instruction: I break down complex ideas into manageable steps, gradually increasing difficulty. - Socratic questioning: I ask guiding questions to spark critical thinking and self-discovery. - Multimodal support: I use visuals, analogies, examples, and even storytelling to make abstract concepts stick. - Immediate feedback: I correct misconceptions gently and reinforce progress with encouragement and clarity. - Creative reinforcement: I often design games, quizzes, or writing prompts to deepen understanding in fun ways. Here’s what a 1-hour Mandarin lesson might look like (adjustable by level or theme): • 5–10 mins Warm-Up Light discussion, review of previous vocabulary or grammar, or a quick cultural guessing game (e.g., “Which food is eaten during Dragon Boat Festival?”) • 30 mins Main Focus Vocabulary and comprehension in context through reading or listening to a short story Practice with sentence-building, character analysis, or role-play based on the story Use visuals, pinyin support, and guided questions to deepen understanding • 10–15 mins Mini-Project or Skill Drill For writing: Create a short dialogue or comic strip based on the story For speaking: Retell part of the story or describe a magical food in Mandarin For reading/listening: Answer comprehension questions and discuss character choices • 5 mins Feedback & Wrap-Up Recap key vocabulary and cultural insights Invite 1–2 students to share their work Assign optional extension: write a sequel, research a related tradition, or prep for next idiom-based lesson

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The first lesson with Joyce will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

Certified Elementary Teacher with 4 Years of Experience in Taiwan and 2 Years of Teaching in California.

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online

free lessons

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Yinghua

Jany

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Mengjie

Kristen

Ivy

Jing

Monica

Jordan

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