"Lucy W is a formally trained teacher. She comes from a long family line of teachers, and has taught Chinese language for over twenty years. Possessing a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature, as well as an Advanced Level Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Lucy draws from a deep well of knowledge for her learners. Her clear spoken Mandarin accent benefits those who value modeling the most authentic standard pronunciation. Lucy’s extensive teaching experience has helped many who have sought greater fluency in various aspects of communication.

Lucy’s skills are not limited to teaching Mandarin. She also tutors students in mathematics, including pre-algebra and algebra. Drawn to a world of numbers since early in childhood, her continued enthusiasm and passion for math over the years has seen her grow to become a life-long learner. This provides her with a unique understanding for what her students require.

Lucy adheres to a teaching philosophy that can be simply summed up with two P’s - patience and practice. Learning can be a long and arduous journey. She makes learning fun and enjoyable. By her cultivating an atmosphere that engenders learner curiosity and confidence, along with plenty opportunity to practice, students walk away with a complete understanding of the lesson content.

Lucy absolutely loves what she does. Helping others achieve their success is what truly motivates her to strive to become better for those she serves. There is an old saying in Chinese: “Teaching benefits students as well as teachers.” As she says, “I invite all those who love learning to join me and let’s begin the journey together.”" less...