Estella W.

About Me Education and Certification: Monash University: Master of Teaching (Chinese Methodology) The University of Queensland: Master of Education RMIT: Second Language Teaching Methodology for Teachers in Community Schools Working with Children Check Teaching Experience: With over seven years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching more than 100 students, ranging in age from 5 to 40, and with diverse cultural backgrounds. 2018–2020: Chinese Teacher at community Chinese schools in Brisbane and Melbourne, focusing on foundational language skills for a variety of student ages. 2021: Registered Chinese Teacher (PTT) at the Victorian School of Languages, teaching two classes of students with no prior Chinese background. 2022: Placement at Haileybury (Keysborough Campus), where I taught Chinese to primary students from Year 1 to Year 6, creating an engaging introduction to the language. 2023–2024: Currently tutoring primary and secondary students in private sessions. For VCE Chinese preparation, I offer specialized support in vocabulary, conversation, reading comprehension, and grammar. Recent test results demonstrate the success of this structured approach. Programs Offered: Chinese for Children ($60): For primary school students, I provide customized lessons in Basic Chinese, Pinyin, and character recognition with visual aids. Lessons are carefully designed to match each child’s developmental stage and focus on pronunciation, reading, and writing, ensuring consistent progress toward fluency and accuracy. Spoken Chinese ($60): Ideal for students seeking to improve their conversational skills, this course uses practical, real-life scenarios to boost confidence and fluency. Each session covers useful topics, sentence structures, and conversation practice tailored to everyday communication needs. HSK Preparation ($70): For students preparing for the HSK exam, this program provides systematic training in vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills essential for both daily and academic contexts. VCE Preparation ($80): This comprehensive course prepares students for VCE Chinese exams, including Chinese Second Language, Chinese Second Language Advanced, and Chinese Language, Culture, and Society courses. The program focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, supported by past exam materials to build effective exam techniques. Teaching Philosophy I believe that each student’s learning journey is unique. My approach is adaptable, creating a personalized plan based on each student’s level, pace, and goals. Whether your aim is HSK certification, conversational fluency for travel, or mastering VCE content, I am here to support your Chinese language journey. Together, we’ll explore both the language and its rich cultural context to make learning deeply enjoyable and impactful. Ready to start your language journey? Let’s connect!