陆老师Dora
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陆老师Dora
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Naperville, United States (05:30 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 17, 2017InterestsReadingHistoryFilms & TV SeriesWritingArt
• Professional teacher since 2011 • MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Suzhou University • Certified by the Confucius Institute, Hanban • Experience teaching all levels • Familiarity with HSK, IB Chinese, AP ChineseCertificates
Certificate of Completion of the Training to be a Hanban Chinese Teacher - Confucius Institute,Hanban - 2011To get this certificate, I need to complete the training of practical Chinese classroom teaching, Projects of Traditional Chinese Culture such as learning Taichi, Chinese painting, calligraphy and one of Chinese traditional instruments, intercultural communication, etc.
Certificate verified
Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor’s - EnglishEnglish Linguistics, English language and literature, Translation and Interpretation, America and Britain Studies, Creative writing
2010 - 2012
Master's - Teaching Chinese to the Speakers of Other LanguagesSecond Language Acquisition, Intercultural Communication, Chinese Linguistics
Work Experience
2015 - Current
Chinese Department ChairTeaching Chinese literature and culture to native Chinese speakers in a high school and help to create the Chinese curriculum for the school.
2013 - 2015
English TeacherTeaching English to the students of the international department of the school and help them to be ready to study abroad.
2012 - 2013
Chinese TeacherTeaching elementary level Chinese to French college students, help them to understand and experience Chinese culture and help some of them to prepare HSK.
2011 - 2012
Chinese TeacherTeaching intermediate level Chinese to American High School Students, help them understand and experience Chinese culture and help some of them prepare IB Chinese B Standard Level.
5.0
Rating
29
Students
920
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 6.90+
Let’s Start! - Pinyin Course (Beginner level)
A1 - C219 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Tailored Chinese Course (all levels)
A1 - C2131 lessons completed
USD 14.90+
Package with 7% off
Chinese Test Preparation-HSK 1-6, AP, IB abinitio, IB-B, IB-A, HSKK, ACTFL
A1 - C2208 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 7% off
Focused Conversational/speech/interview Practice
A1 - C223 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 7% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation529 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
23 Reviews
rosey
209 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
This teacher is exceptional. She really goes above and beyond for her students, and really cares.
Jun 28, 2018
Mr. M
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent lesson with 陆老师! She did an outstanding job of organizing the class around the written materials she had prepared, but structuring the lesson in a way that was engaging and conversational. I was also impressed by her ability to break down and explain difficult phrases without resorting to English. It gave me a lot of confidence to have a lesson 100% in Chinese. I'm already looking forward to our next lesson!
Aug 5, 2017
Catherine
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
陆老师 is a fantastic teacher! When I first began taking lessons with her, I was preparing to take the ACTFL oral proficiency test. I told her my goal, and she diligently prepared lessons and mock interviews to help me prepare. She gave me constructive feedback solid advice, and reinforced the skills I should continue to do. With 陆老师's help, I met my proficiency goal on the ACTFL! Now, I am continuing to improve my Chinese with her. She is punctual, kind, and patient. I highly recommend this teacher!
Jan 17, 2025
Greg
498 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dora is a great teacher! Very patient, engaging, and knowledgeable.
Oct 20, 2017
Sara Hidalgo
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Dora is a great listener, very patient and encourages you to speak as much as possible. We had a great chat together, thanks!
Feb 2, 2025
蕭子蘭
8 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
老師特別專業地按照我的目標設計課程. 她的對我的口語能力的反饋很精確以及有建設性. 很期待上下屆課.
Sep 11, 2024
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USD 6.90
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