你好 Nǐ hǎo! I'm Chris, and I hold an MA in Chinese Language and Literature, know what it takes to learn Chinese as a non-native speaker, previously lived and worked in China, and love teaching Chinese

I've known Chris for yeeeeaaaaarrrrrsss and the throughline in everything he does is care for people and attention to the details. He's an extraordinarily kind & patient person, and you can trust that anything he's chosen to share with the world is something he's approached with one goal in mind: excellence. He teaches me all the time - and not just Mandarin - and anyone would be lucky to call him 老师.

Chris has an amazing way of breaking down what seems like very complicated subjects into easily digestible nuggets of information. Not only have I walked away learning new things when he's helped me, I also leave feeling better about myself--not a common thing for me when I've been tutored by other educators. I'd highly recommend him to others!

I would highly recommend working with Chris. He was our guide on a multi-city tour of China, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Chris was patient and engaging as we learned basic language skills, and he clearly had a deep grasp of the language and appreciation for the culture. It was helpful to work with someone who learned Chinese as an adult and could tailor things for our needs & capabilities.

Chris is a phenomenal teacher, you will not regret choosing to work with him. In addition to his mastery of language teaching, he's a very engaging, gracious, and kind instructor. Any student will feel very connected and supported by him in their learning process AND recognize real growth in language skills. He worked with one of my student-athletes and it was remarkable to see his impact relationally and in language learning. HIGHLY recommend.