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 Yvonne Saalman - Mandarin Teacher & Private Tutor - Los Angeles USA I was born in Shanghai and have lived and studied in both northern and southern regions of China. I completed my post-graduate work in Wellington, New Zealand, receiving an M.A. in Education, and am fluent in Mandarin, Shanghainese and English. Presently, I reside in Los Angeles, California. I have many years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to students of all ages and levels of accomplishment, both children and adults, from one-on-one tutoring to university classrooms to running successful corporate and government Chinese language training programs. I also teach via Skype, if you prefer distance learning. Each student is important to me; I am sincerely enthusiastic and committed to all who desire to learn the Chinese language, culture and customs, whether for doing business in China or for personal growth. Teaching experience: MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA June - August, 2009 Chinese Mandarin Instructor, Summer Intensive Language Program Eight week, highly intensive, beginner-level course WOODBURY UNIVERSITY, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA Aug.2007-PRESENT Chinese Mandarin Lecturer College-level Mandarin BEVERLY HILLS LINGUAL INSTITUTE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA Jan. 2004 - 2009 Lead Mandarin Instructor Adult beginner; Adult intermediate; Adult advanced. PRIVATE TUTORING, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIAMar.2004-PRESENT Tutor Adult, beginner Mandarin through advanced levels, with customized business sector or personal goal targeting; translations and interpreting. KEYSTONE LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT INC., SHANGHAI, CHINA OCT.2000-MAR.2002 Trainer Taught business courses to executives of foreign corporate entities in China on topics ranging from communication, self-motivation, change management and empowerment to crisis and conflict management. Customers included Kodak, Johnson & Johnson, and Philips. ANZ BANK, ASIAN BANKING and INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND MAR.1995-JUN.2000 Manager and Project Manager Provided analysis and management reports covering personal banking trends in the Asian markets; provided special banking services for select Asian customers. Assistant to Chief Manager, International Services, supporting and coordinating China-related marketing activities of Trade Finance, including investment seminars and overseas visits. CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALANDMAR.1994-MAR.1995 Trade Facilitator Initiated the “Sister City” links between the cities of Wellington, New Zealand and the Beijing Municipality in the Peoples Republic of China; managed the business exchange programs between the cities of Beijing and Xiamen; as goodwill ambassador and translator for the City Council, participated in trade missions to China. Provided in-house training seminars for small business stakeholders with topics covering business protocols and government regulation of foreign trade and investment. THE OPEN POLYTECHNIC OF WELLINGTON, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALANDOCT.1993-MAR.1994 Chinese Course Developer Developed and taught a Chinese language curriculum and edited the corresponding textbook for the Chinese Language Department of the Open Polytechnic of Wellington, New Zealand, which was used nationwide. Introduced and launched a weekly community-based radio program in the study of Chinese language called “Wellington Chinese Corner”. [Please email me through the link above - I will contact you as soon as I can] Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please contact mel for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN teachers/ private tutors Shanghainese schools/ teachers/ tutors |
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