Our past tutors 我们过去的老师们

Amy zhou 周艾米

Hi everyone! My name is Amy Zhou and I am a sophomore in college. I attend the University of Pennsylvania and study under the dual-degree Jerome Fisher Management & Technology, from which I will pursue a degree in Computer Science through Penn Engineering and a degree in Finance through the Wharton School of Business. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school class, and I strive to apply the knowledge and experiences I have gained to help my peers and improve the world. Additionally, I served as President of the Memphis Chinese Community of Teen Volunteers. As cultural ambassadors, I led our team to organize annual events and partner with the local Chinese school to increase appreciation for the beauty, eccentricity, and complexity of Chinese-American culture. I look forward to teaching and speaking with you!

Ray wU

Hello everyone, my name is Ray and I am currently in 10th grade at White Station High School in Memphis Tennessee. I enjoy playing tennis, playing flute, and biking. Learning to speak English fluently is a big challenge for many that are not born in the United States, and after being introduced to this organization by a friend, I knew that I would enjoy not only helping Chinese children speak English, but also building positive, long-lasting relationships with them.

Alexandra Shirley

Hi guys! I’m Alexandra Shirley, and I’m currently a sophomore at White Station High School in Memphis, TN. I’m a cross country runner, figure skater, and also love learning Chinese! I started learning Chinese almost three and a half years ago, and I’ve loved every step of the way -- I’m even planning on going to China next summer. Because of this, I know how hard learning a new language can be, and I want to do my absolute best to make sure that every student has the opportunity to not only learn English, but to love it. 加油!

Ian Mcdougall

Hello! My name is Ian MacDougall. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Tennessee Knoxville pursuing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. At the age of 16, I graduated as the salutatorian of my high school. Teaching is one of my passions, and I have tutored countless students in a variety of subjects over the last four years. I aspire to ignite a spark in the kids I teach, a spark that motivates them to expand their horizons, develop their interests, and inspires them to constantly remain curious about the world around them. Some of my interests and hobbies apart from teaching are Latin music, food/cooking, water polo/swimming, mathematics, traveling, coding, and learning new languages (I am currently learning Mandarin)! I am excited to get to know you as a mentor and a friend!

Jennifer Chiu

Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer Chiu and I am a junior in Memphis, TN. In my free time, I enjoy reading all sorts of books and writing stories, as well as spending time with my friends. I also enjoy learning languages; right now, I am studying Spanish at school and studying Korean and Mandarin in my free time. As a native Cantonese speaker, I understand how challenging it is to learn a new language, especially English. I hope that I can not only guide you on your English journey, but also get to know you as a mentor and friend!

Whitney Chen

Hi everyone! My name is Whitney Chen. I am currently a junior at White Station High School. I enjoy reading, learning to code, and hanging out with friends. Although I was born in the United States, I spent the first four years of my life in China and Mandarin was my first language. Learning English was a challenge when I first came to the U.S., but now English is my main language. I believe that you can learn to speak and write English fluently too! I look forward to helping you along in becoming fluent in English.

Brandy Yuan

Hi everyone! I’m Brandy, a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. I’m currently studying in the engineering school, but learning foreign languages is something that lies very close to my heart. In addition to English and Mandarin, I also have some beginning knowledge in Spanish, Korean, and Japanese! I hope to share this linguistic passion with whomever I have the opportunity to speak with, and to show that learning a language is not a chore but rather an art!

Grace Chang

Hi everyone, I’m Grace and I’m a junior at White Station High School. English is my first language, but I speak Mandarin at home. I enjoy Model United Nations, music, and art, and in my free time I love designing things. I love learning French, and am on my third year learning it. Learning French has been such an amazing journey for me, and I’ve learned a lot about the culture as well as the language. I hope to make friends with you and help you learn about the culture and language here in America. I look forward to helping you become more fluent in English!

Justin Lee

Hi all, my name is Justin Lee, and I am an Electrical Engineering student in Edison, New Jersey. I am currently 16 years old, and enrolled in my junior year of high school. My favorite subjects and interests include mathematics, computer sciences, business and economics, and soccer. Currently, I am on my schools CJML Math League team, part of the TSA and FBLA organizations, and learning to code. In my free time, you can find me playing video games, watching the tv, reading, and hanging out with friends. I play varsity soccer for my school, and I enjoy swimming in the summer. I love meeting and interacting with new people, as well as experiencing new things. Learning a new language is always exciting, and I cannot wait to be a part of that journey. I am looking forward to meeting and teaching you!

Alexandria Pigram

Hello everyone, my name is Alexandria Pigram. I am a junior attending Christian Brothers University, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in Cybersecurity. Truly, my hobby is learning new hobbies; new experiences have always intrigued me. Teaching has been one of my newfound passions; I work as a teacher's assistant with the goal of teaching young children the basics of programming. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Downtown and Midtown in Memphis with friends. I look forward to teaching you as well as getting to know you. For us both, this will be a great experience!

Gabrielle Shirley

Hey guys!! My name is Gabrielle Shirley, and this year I am a freshman at White Station High in Memphis Tennessee! I am a competitive figure skater and love being on the ice! I also love to bake and cook for my family! I have been in Debate for 3 years now, and plan to do Debate in High School too. I found this organization through my sister, and thought it was a really cool! I think this is a really great opportunity! I know how hard it can be learning a new language, especially something as difficult as english! I’m so excited to help teach some of you guys. I will be looking forward to it! Hope to see you soon!

Clarisa Cristobal

Hello you all,  my name is Clarisa Cristobal and I am a bilingual student (English and Spanish). I am a senior high school student but I am also a college part time student. I am striving in becoming a cardiologist where I could provide pro-Bono work to those who can’t afford a suitable medical life. As of now I am CPR certified, HOC certified and going to become a biotechnology assistant soon. Apart from academics, I like to run, play soccer, learn new languages (French), learn how to cook and mostly watch Netflix. I am really interested in teaching you guys since I was born in Guatemalan and came to the United States about three years ago and I know the struggle of learning a new language but mostly I know the importance and beauty of adopting a new language. Through my journey I have gained experience in learning a new language and would love to share this experience with you! Hope to see, teach, talk to you not only as a student but rather as a friend! 

Evan Ding

Hello everyone, My name is Evan Ding and I’m currently 18 years old and a freshman at Georgia Tech University. Some of my hobbies include soccer, video games, and hanging out with friends. I also work as a Soccer Referee for high school level tournaments. Through my experience as a 1st generation immigrant I’m fluent in both English and Chinese and have experienced the culture of both. It is so interesting to see the interest that you all have, and I hope that I can impact you all in your endeavors! In addition, I have experience tutoring people in English and have enjoyed it extensively in the past. I look forward not only to teaching and engaging with you but also forming a relationship! 

Yanjie Zheng

大家好！My name is Yanjie Zheng and I am a Chinese born student currently living in the US. I was born in Putuo district, Shanghai, China, and lived there until when I moved to Iowa for kindergarten. I now attend Lakeside High School in California and play on the Varsity Soccer team as a striker / left-wing. I also play volleyball at school as a setter and is a member of many programs such as California Department of Education's Gifted And Talented Education Program. My future dream is to go to UCLA or Caltech and major in Computer Science to become a software architect. I am able to speak Shanghainese, Mandarin, English, and am able to understand many more like Sichuanese and Northeastern Chinese. With my knowledge of multiple languages, I hope to use this ability to teach you English and deliver to you a high proficiency in the English Language!

Joyce Wang

Hello! My name is Joyce Wang, and I’m a junior at Westminster Academy, Memphis, Tennessee. I was born in Iowa, moved to China with my family as a baby, and lived in Qingdao and Suzhou. I moved to Memphis for high school two years ago. I enjoy reading, watching movies, traveling, cooking and baking (and eating). My favorite book is The Lord of the Rings, which is also one of my favorite movies. I play the piano and guzheng, and I sing in a choir at school. I can’t wait to get to know you better!

sean cheng

Hi! I'm Sean Cheng, a senior at Exeter High School in New Hampshire. I play varsity soccer for my school as a center midfielder. I'm most interested in the Earth sciences, working on various projects such as glacial remote sensing in Alaska, but I've also done work in physics regarding topological charge and condensed matter theory. I also co-founded GeoGenius, an organization to promote geographic literacy, and also partake in robotics, and geography bee coaching—I came top ten in USA geography bee nationals in 2018. I plan on studying along the lines of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the future, and I hope to help others appreciate our world better. Learning a language is just as important as learning about the world we live in, and I hope I can assist you in that. I'm fluent in English and Mandarin and I'm also quite proficient at Spanish after five years of learning the language. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you excel at learning!

Selina Lin

Hi! My name is Selina Lin and I am a sophomore at Lower Moreland High School, in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. I’m a part of my school’s mock trial team, chamber strings, student government, and Mini-THON captains crew. I’m also an active volunteer, and I’ve helped out at local hospitals, retirement homes, libraries, and Guanghua Chinese School! I have a lot of hobbies, including playing basketball, watching movies, sketching random people, writing music, and hanging out with my friends! I was born in California, but I only spent about a month there before leaving for China. Even though English is now my main language, I lived in China for the first five years of my life and learned Mandarin as my first language. As a child of first-generation immigrant parents, I’ve always spoken Mandarin at home, and had direct exposure to Chinese culture. I’ve had firsthand experiences with difficulties about learning a second language, and using those experiences, I hope to make your journey with learning English smooth sailing!

Shira Gui

Hi I am Shira Gui, I am 14 years old, and a freshman at Arrowhead Highschool, Wisconsin. I have been a piano player since the age of five.  I enjoy playing classical music in school events and in the Church. I also love to play tennis at a tennis club and with my friends. I am very interested in modern technology and am always excited to see the technology impact on society. I love to occasionally make fun videos with a camera! She created a veteran’s day video for her middle school this year, which received very positive feedback from teachers and students. I also love to write and was in a forensics team. I am fluent in both English and Chinese. I am excited to support the online course and grow together with you!

Henry chow

Hi everyone! My name is Henry Chow, and I'm a senior at Newton North High School. Some of my most favorite hobbies are fishing, swimming, and table tennis. At school, I am the captain of the Science Olympiad and Ocean Bowl teams. As captain, I help people learn and refine new skills. Although I am now fluent in English, it took me a while to get used to it. I wish that through our conversations, we can catalyze your learning curve for English.

Julie Jeong

 Hello everyone! My name is Julie and I am currently 16 years old. I love watching the show Daria, spending time with younger children, studying the environment, reading dystopian novels, and playing tennis. I moved from South Korea to Hawaii just before I turned 5 years old, so I know how difficult and frustrating it can be to learn a new language and try to communicate with others when there is a language barrier. Although I am still only a high school student who speaks English and a little bit of Korean, I hope to have a positive impact on your learning experience and help you in every way I can!

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Lena zeng

Hello everyone!! My name is Lena Zeng and I am currently a freshman at White Station High School. I enjoy staying at home watching Korean dramas and I occasionally watch Chinese dramas as well. I recently joined a coding club and I hope to get into coding soon. Even though I was born in America, I grew up speaking Mandarin at home and I understand how hard it can be to learn a new language. I hope that through this organization I am able to make new friends and also build people's confidence. I want people to know that learning a new language can be fun, so I hope to see you soon!!