SiTien Su
I am Taiwanese currently living in Taiwan, specialize in teaching Mandarin to non-native speakers.
I have been teaching Mandarin over 15 years and my students have been comprised of people from over 35 nationalites
My long-time teaching experience allows me to teach in a way that allows my students to succeed.
In addition to being a tutor, I am also an English-Chinese translator and graphic designer.
Curriculum Vitae
◆ CHINESE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
Private Mandarin Tutor (October 2010- present)
‧ Lead one-on-one instruction, focusing on students individual needs
‧ Identify each students trouble spots and develop strategies improve retention
‧ Choose course materials from myriad real world scenarios relevant to students' learning goals
MK Associates LLC, Taipei, Taiwan
Language instructor, Business and life Mandarin (December 2016 - present)
‧ One-on-one instruction in Mandarin core business language and usage
‧ Chinese cultural and interaction introduction.
EZ Mandarin Language Studio, Taipei, Taiwan
Teacher and Operations Consultant (November 2015 - present)
‧ Lead one-on-one Mandarin language classes for students of all skill levels
‧ Design unique curriculum specialized to each student's needs, interests, and abilities
‧ Train fellow instructors in pedagogical methodology, including course planning and selection of effective training materials
‧ Institute new practices of recruiting new students and retaining existing students
Eurocentre, Taipei, Taiwan
Mandarin Language Instructor (March 2011- present)
‧ Instruct students of all levels, ranging from absolute beginner to veteran Mandarin
‧ Adjust courser speed to mach students' rate of learning
‧ Course materials include beginner, intermediate and advanced textbooks relevant to Taiwan
American Megatrends Inc. (AMI), Taipei, Taiwan
Language instructor, Business Mandarin (September 2011- May 2015)
‧ One-on-one instruction in Mandarin core business language and usage
‧ Topics included mergers & acquisitions, corporate investment and international trade amont others
Shih-Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan
Assistant of Chinese language learning programs (August 2005-July 2007)
‧ Taught students of many nationalities and linguistic backgrounds
‧ Optimized teaching materials based on individual students' background and language prowess
Shih-Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan
Mandarin tutor of foreign professors (September 2005-July 2007)
‧ Conducted courses for foreign professors.
‧ Course material was personalized and organized to facilitate rapid learning and maximize retention
◆ EDUCATION
Shih-Chien University, Taipei city, Taiwan
B.A., Fashion Design, 2003 -2007
Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Language center, 2008-2010
◆ LANGUAGE
Mandarin (native), Taiwanese (fluent), English (fluent) and Russian (basic).
◆ CERTIFICATES & CERTIFICATIONS
Regular Program No.150, an 111-hour training program of World Chinese Language Association.
SiTien Su
I am a Mandarin tutor and graphic designer.
Teaching Chinese began when I was an assistant at a Chinese language program at Shih-Chien University where I got a B.A. in Fashion Design. That's where I found my passion for teaching Mandarin.
Now, I have over 15 years of experience in tutoring students.
I have taught students at any level learn the beautiful language.
My customized plan allows me to teach students of varying levels from having no Mandarin learning experience to advanced Mandarin learners who want to learn industry specific vocabulary.
Tutoring sessions take place in my home classroom
or at a cafe that's convenient for the student.
In addition to tutoring, I also provide English-Chinese translations.
When I'm not tutoring, I like to be creative. I am an avid drawer and specialize in illustrations. I provide graphic design work for businesses.
I've worked on signs, brochures, websites, and more.
The mix of my two passions, teaching and drawing, allows me to
create the best possible experience and results for my students and clients.