My name is Alexander Wang (friends call me Alex) and I am an incoming 7th grader at a Junior High School in San Francisco Bay Area. I got a Principal Honor Roll and the Warrior of the Quarter. I am interested in learning Spanish, which would be my 3rd language. I am very intrigued in learning world history and I also like robotics. 

My hobbies are soccer, dance, chess and video games. 😜 I’ve been a competitive soccer player and a competitive dancer in hip hop and musical theater since I was 8 years old. I was excited I won a scholarship in hip hop last month. 

The reason I want to join this program is so that I can experience tutoring. I always had a satisfaction after I help someone which caused me to want to help people learn and speak English.

Hi, my name is Alicia Liu, and I am a rising 5th-grade student attending Christa McAuliffe Elementary. In my free time, I enjoy musical theatre, soccer, rock climbing, robotics, piano, Gushing, and origami. I am thrilled to participate in this program because I am passionate about teaching and believe that it is a fulfilling way to make a positive impact on the society.

I like doing volunteer and give back to community. For example, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at several local libraries, including Santa Clara, Fremont, and Foster City, where I assisted with Chinese Storytime. Additionally, I am hosting math game and puzzle festivals at various locations, including Cupertino Cherry Blossom event, public schools, and libraries, alongside my brother and friends. Furthermore, I am  one of the three founders of a kids-run reading club that organize a group of similar age and interests kids to read, think and share together.

I am thrilled to participate in this program because I am passionate about teaching and believe that it is a fulfilling way to make a positive impact on the society.

My name is Anna. I am an incoming 10th grade at Harker high school. I love cooking and food photography at my free time. I have my own VEX robotics team and also part of Harker FRC team. I’m also a mentor at Harker middle school robotics club. 

China is my parents’ home country. I would like to join the program as I would love to help more students from China to learn English better and at the same time share great ideas with them. During my middle school years, I have been teaching young students from China in English(online) and also leading summer camps at Harker elementary school. I always enjoy working with young students.

My name is Anthony. I am an incoming 9th grade at Stratford Preparatory. My favorite subjects are math and computer science, and my favorite sports are tennis and football. I enjoy helping people with their learning, and the English language is one of the most popular languages to learn. I want to help Chinese people not only learn English but also understand American culture better.

My name is Austin. I am an incoming 10th grader at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. I like literature, math, and biology classes the most. My favorite sports are badminton and basketball. I would like to learn more about the subjects that I like and get better at the subjects I think are difficult. I would want to help more people understand English, algebra/pre-algebra, and possibly programming.

Hello, my name is Bryan Chen. I am an incoming sophomore at Valley Christian High School. I am bilingual and is fluent with English, which is my one of my strongest school subjects and Chinese, which is what I use to communicate smoothly with my parents at home all the time. I enjoy hands on and interactive courses at my school, for example AMSE RoboQuest and Arts related material. Classes and courses aside, Volleyball is by far the most enjoyable sport I have tried and experienced. In the future, I would like to learn about entrepreneurship and start stepping in the business field while also picking up programming and mechanical engineering on the side. It would be a great joy for me to help guide younger students to a better understanding in English through your program.

My name is Catherine Zhang . I am an incoming 10th grade at Scarsdale High School. I like biology classes the most. I am a flute player and enjoy doing arts  and crafts at my spare time. French is my second world language. I would like to join the program as I would want to help more Chinese kids learn English.

My name is Claire Xie. I am an incoming 7th grade student at Crystal Spring Uplands School. I like art, history, and athletics. My favorite sports are badminton, pickle ball, lacrosse, and baseball. I also like learning about business, and I want to help more people learn English and have them understand English literature better.

My name is Claire Yu. I am a rising sophomore at The Harker school. I enjoy, physics, journalism, and Spanish. I also like  Chinese, especially watching Chinese reality shows. My favorite sport is basketball. I would like to join the program because I want to help more people improve and gain proficiency in English. 

My name is Daisie. I am an incoming 5th grade at John Green Elementary School. My favorite subject in school is math. My hobbies include drawing and reading. Some of my favorite sports are badminton and skiing. I am okay at Chinese and math. I would like to learn about animals and how the world works. I would like joining the program so I can teach people Chinese or math and I could also learn something.

My name is Daniel Xiong. I am an incoming 11th grader at Evergreen Valley high school. I like math, Chinese, computer science, physics and biology classes the most. My favorite sports are basketball and swimming. I also like to learn about current world events as well as learn more about the subjects that I like. I would like to join the program as I would want to help more people learn the subjects I listed and have them understand the topics better.

My name is Ellen Hao. I am a rising 10th grader at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. My favorite classes are English literature and biology. My favorite sport is golf and I also like to play piano. I joined the program because I want to help people learn English and Chinese, especially people with limited access to education. 

Hello, my name is Emma Xu, and I am a rising 8th grader! In my free time I like to play Genshin Impact (原神) and Honor of Kings (王者荣耀) with my dad. Furthermore, in my free time I love reading and drawing manhwas, and for the time I spend outside, I enjoy traveling to meet new friends. I’m interested in this volunteer program because, not only does it benefit the recipient, but it also allows me to further enhance my Chinese as well!

My name is Emma Zhu and I'm a rising 6th grader going to Kennedy Middle School. So far in all my previous schooling years, I've had amazing English teachers who have motivated me to further explore the English language. I am inspired to be like them and spread my love of English to others. I am a straight A student and have gotten the 'distinguished student' award (getting 95 above for every subject) for every trimester. Right now, I am fluent in English, semi-fluent in Chinese, and learning Korean. 

Aside from English and writing, I also enjoy drawing, reading articles, playing the flute, and researching arbitrary topics. I regularly take drawing and flute classes and the occasional creative writing summer camp. I haven't participated in a lot of competitions other than a few auditions for flute. 

I heard of this program from a friend and was interested in signing up. I wanted to experience what it was like teaching rather than being taught. I enjoy learning languages and I want to help others find joy too, even through all the hard– sometimes painful –experiences of memorizing content.

My name is Eric Ji. I am incoming 5th grader. I am currently at Montclair and will join a new school, Challenger on Fall. I like science, math, world history and computer games. I would like to join this program to make new friends and teach more people English and Chinese.

My name is Ethan Wong, and I’m an incoming 8th grade student at Highland Christian school, California. I used to be a little teacher in my elementary school teaching kindergarten students how to read English books. I like Math, Science, English and History, I also love computer. My favorite sports are baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. I would like to join the program to help more young people learn more English and change their lives. 

I am Ethan Yueh, a rising junior attending Valley Christian High School. My diverse array of passions encompasses Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Businesses, Piano, and Mathematics. As a testament to my dedication and enthusiasm, I had the privilege of participating in a project at UCLA, where I worked with a small group to engineer an all-electric go-kart from the ground up.

During this transformative experience, I honed my skills in Computer-Assisted Design, proficiently utilizing software such as Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, and Maya to meticulously outline and visualize the intricate details of the go-kart. Moreover, I adeptly operated advanced machinery, including laser cutters, drill presses, and 3D printers, to assemble this impressive vehicle.

In parallel, my involvement in the robotics team proved immensely rewarding. Working collaboratively, I gained invaluable expertise in designing and programming robots capable of tackling real-world problems, albeit on a smaller scale. Meanwhile, serving as a dedicated member of the school's student council, I expertly managed financial matters across various departments and efficiently coordinated training sessions for our flag football teams.

Additionally, I hold a distinguished diploma in the esteemed Piano Guild Notes, underscoring my commitment to and proficiency in this harmonious art form. Looking forward, I am eager to embark on the challenging Multivariable Calculus course in the upcoming academic year, further expanding my mathematical prowess.

Beyond my academic pursuits, I find fulfillment in a wide range of hobbies. These include ceramics, archery, skiing, coffee-brewing, piano performance, participation in the Boy Scouts, marksmanship, scuba diving, badminton, woodcrafts, and gaming.

It is with great enthusiasm that I embrace this opportunity to share my passions with others and, in turn, broaden my own horizons. I remain open to the prospect of acquiring new knowledge and skills along this remarkable journey.

Hello, my name is Eva. I am an incoming 9th grader at Monta Vista High School. My favorite subjects at school are math, science, and art. I play tennis often. I do digital art and animation. I would like to help people learn English as ESL because I understand what it is like to be in a country with a language that is not very familiar to you.

My name is Gethin. I am an incoming 5th grader at Earhart School. I like history, science, and language arts. I do many sports such as soccer, basketball, sailing, tennis, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, golf, and volleyball. I travel a lot and my favorite place to travel to is Paris because there are lots of good desserts and great art. I am learning Russian now so I have an idea of being a second language learner. I think it will help me understand the perspective of the students. I would like to join the program because I want to help more people learn English so that they can understand the language and cultures.

My name is Ino. I am an incoming 6th grader at HYDE. I like logic and math the most. My favourite sport is swimming. I also like to learn chess. I would like to join the program because English is the universal language, and everyone should be able to learn it.

My name is Irene Fu, an incoming freshmen at the Quarry Lane School in Dublin, California. I speak fully native Mandarin Chinese as well as American English. Some of my favorite subjects are Literature, Spanish, and Mythology. I am also an avid fan of music, and have been playing piano for 9 years. In my free time, I love to sing, watch China reality TV, and read. My goal through attending this program is to help students in China improve their English speaking/grammar skills, as well as gain a sense of cultural appreciation for the English language. As someone who is learning Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Cantonese simultaneously, I have experience and can relate with hardships in language learning, and would like to share some strategies and methods to aid students in their journey.

Hi, my name is Ivy and I am an incoming 9th grade at lynbrook high school. My favorite subject at school is language arts and math. I also have lots of hobbies such as dancing, drawing, playing piano and build robots. I would love to join the program as I would want to help more people learn English and have them understand English better.

My name is James Li. I am an incoming 7th grader at Challenger. My favorite subjects at school are Math, history and grammar. I like to play tennis, badminton and chess. I am interested in learning more about history, philosophy and politics. I want to connect people who want to learn or improve their English skills, as it will be essential for them in the long run.

Hi! My name is Jayden Sui. I am an incoming 7th grader at Warren E. Hyde Middle School, (more often known simply as Hyde Middle school). I like history and language arts class the most. I like to swim. I wish to join this program to help people who want to learn English and wants to learn and understand the language better.

Hi, my name is Jerry. I am an incoming 11th grade at Westmont High School. I like math, English, and Music classes the most. I like badminton and enjoy gardening. I also do coding. I would like to join the program to help people learn and understand English better.

My name is Jesse Liang. I am an incoming 6th grade at Winston Churchill Middle School. I like reading and math. My favorite sports are basketball and chess. I also love music. I am learning both piano and violin now. I can speak and understand Chinese very well and I am enthusiastic about assisting  children who are eager to learn and understand English.

Hello, my name is Jessie. I'm a rising sophomore in high school who excels in math, speaks English and Chinese with ease, and has many years of piano performance, music theory, and ice skating experience. Whether you need help with math concepts, language learning, mastering the piano, or excelling in ice skating, I can help. We will work together to achieve your goals using my friendly and patient teaching style. Let's get started on this educational journey!

My name is Kayla Xu. I am an incoming 10th grader at Evergreen Valley High School. My favorite classes are PE and math. I like to run and play badminton and I'm also on the school's badminton team as well. I want to join this program to not only gain volunteer hours to help my future but also gain experience and help other people. I also have experience working in this kind of field because I help out and volunteer at a Chinese school nearby, where I am a teacher assistant for third grade and I help the teacher with things like passing out papers and grading assignments. I believe this program will help others as well as myself, and getting experience from this whole thing will also be helpful.

Hello! My name is Kelly Xu, I am a rising 10th grader. I go to Evergreen Valley High School and enjoy helping students in need. I often help my classmates during class time when they don’t understand the material. Especially in math and English, classmates would come to me for help and I am always down to do the best I can and help them understand. I also very much enjoy teaching children too. I volunteer at a local Chinese school, from grading tests and helping kids with work to just bonding and chatting with them. Not to mention I have a younger brother myself, I hope to use all these teaching experiences to help reach out to more students. 

My name is Kristie and I am an incoming 11th grader at Dublin High School. My favorite subjects in school include chemistry and math. Some of my hobbies are skiing and singing. I can speak Chinese fluently. I also want to learn more about how and why the world works the way it does. I would like to join this program to show others how fun and interesting chemistry can be. 

Hi, my name is Louise Zhang, I’m in rising 10th grade living in California, and I’m 15. I like reading, and writing, especially fictional novels, though I do also enjoy realistic fiction. I really like playing piano, teaching, math and science Olympiad. I was born in China and lived there till 10 years old. So I do speak Chinese pretty well, plus, I’ve learned Spanish as foreign language. I usually learn quickly if I put my mind to it, but if I don’t want to learn it, it’s never going to happen. I’ve been taking piano, art, Ping-Pong, and dance lessons, and thanks for reading.

Hello, my name is Lucas. I am a rising 8th grader at JLS in Palo Alto. I have studied English and Chinese and finished biology, algebra I, and ecology courses. My hobbies are skiing, cooking, and solving puzzles. I joined this program to help connect the world by teaching people different languages.

My name is Lucas Wong, I’m an incoming 8th  grade student at Highland Christian school, California. I like Mandarin , Math, English, History, Science and computer the most. My favorite sports are baseball, basketball, tennis and football. Ive started learning Chinese since I was a little kid and I’ve been learning Chinese in my school. I would like to join this program to help more people learn more English and make better life. Thank you! 

My name is Lucas Zhang, and I am an incoming 5th grade at Stratford School. I like various subjects including art, mathematics, writing, and science. 

In addition to my academic interests, I enjoy playing badminton, volleyball, swimming, and running. I find that these sports give me a sense of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

Beyond school and sports, I delight in playing the piano, baking, and cooking. These hobbies allow me to explore my creative side.

Hello my name is Lydia, I am an incoming 8th grader at Sam H Lawson Middle School. My favorite subjects in school include math, Ela and Science. In my spare time I prefer debate outside of school. My hobbies outside of school include singing, dancing, reading, chatting with friends, and baking. I enjoy researching diseases, learning new things about my friends and people around me, and helping people with their problems. As a 13 year old, there isn’t much I can do besides donating my allowance to charities and trying to do some volunteering in my free time. So, when I heard there was a program that helps people to better understand and learn English through kids like myself, I jumped at the opportunity.

I'm Marcus Wang, an incoming 6th grader at Silicon Valley International School. With seven years in the bilingual immersion program, I've developed a love for art, math, and computer science. Tennis, ping pong, and basketball are my favorite sports, and I enjoy public speaking and debate. Joining this program would let me help others learn and understand English better. Let's embark on this exciting learning journey together!

My name is Matthew Chen. I am an incoming 7th grader at Valley Christian Junior High. School subjects that I like include math, English, and PE. I play many sports, but my favorite one is soccer, which I play in a team competitively. Some things I like to do are playing video games, reading, cooking, and playing 麻将 with my family. I play piano at a local church regularly, and because of this and the fact that I go to a Christian school, I know lots of cool stories about the Bible. 

I love Chinese food, especially things like 炒饭, 饺子 or 早茶。I would like to attend this program because I believe more people should know and understand English, as it is essential for us to be able to communicate with all kinds of people. 

My name is Max. Next year, I will be attending Cupertino High School as a Freshman. I regularly swim, play badminton, and run. Although I find math difficult, I think that it is still one of the more interesting subjects. Politics, current world events, and history are fascinating to me. I believe that this program will be mutually beneficial to both the teacher and the student, and I hope that I would be able to teach students some English.

My name is Mikaela Li. I am an incoming 9th grader at Saint Francis high  school.  My favorite subjects are  visual art,  physics., language art, writing.  Soccer is my favorite sport. I play soccer competitively and it’s so much fun.  I also like reading, reading good books gives me so much joy.   I would like to join the program as I would want to meet more people and help more people learn English. 

I am Minglang Du, an incoming 7th grader at Challenger School. I like history and speech classes the most. My favorite sports are Foursquare and soccer. I also like to debate and chat with others. I would like to join this program because I have always liked helping people. 

Hello, I’m Oscar Xu. I am an incoming 7 grade at Stratford school. I like history, mathematics, piano, and chess. My favorite sports are basketball, swimming and I would like to join the program as I would want to help more people learn English and Mathematics have them understand English and Math better

My name is Polaris Zhichen Huang, and I'm an incoming 7th grader. The school I go to is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley (BISV) which is the top STEM school in the USA. Every immigrant coming to the USA must pass the English Language Development test, which is for people who don’t speak English as their first language. I passed it through one year of effort and reached the ability to speak as well as other Americans in the community. I always attend school writing and speech contests, or extracurricular speech and writing contests. I’m eager to present my experience to those students who want to learn how  to speak English correctly and like real Americans.I like chemistry, and biology classes the most. My favorite sports are table tennis. I would like to join the program as I would want to help more people learn English and have them understand English better.

My name is Ruyi. I am an incoming 7th grader and I attend school at Stratford Preparatory Blackford. I love math and computer science. I would love to join this program because I like the idea of being an English teacher. Joining this program will also strengthen my Chinese.

Hello there! My name is Sammie Ding and currently in preparation to go to 6th grade. Throughout my life, I have changed schools a few times, meaning I have met and experienced multiple different teachers. Regardless of their high requirements, they were all amazing teachers who turned learning into a huge motivation for me. Now, I feel ready to start teaching people instead of the opposite, learning from others. In the past I have been getting good grades and got an achievement award in learning.

Besides my learnings, I have plenty of other sports and hobbies I play. I have a big passion for volleyball, basketball, and especially tennis. I have been playing tennis ever since I was young, and basketball and volleyball for a few years now. Since I have been playing these sports, I have gained a huge passion for these sports. Apart from playing outdoor activities, I also have a desire to play the piano. I have been playing this simple instrument since the young age of four, and now I am hopping into playing more complex songs. 

When I heard of this program, I seemed deeply interested and willing to teach other little kids. After being taught by many other teachers, I have a strong desire to start teaching. I hope my teaching can make my joy and happiness contagious to others and make them also have a desire to teach when they grow up like me.

I am Sophia Hao, an incoming seventh grader at Stratford Middle Schools. Since I was seven or eight, I found a passion for swimming, competing in the Junior Olympics and Far Western events, placing high ranks. Additionally, my favorite school club is speech and debate, especially the Impromptu event. With just 2 minutes of prep time, I could come up with a 5 minute speech. Therefore, this event trains my brain to have a clear structure when sorting my ideas or examples in a writing or speech. Another one of my hobbies is exploring new languages. Currently, I am learning French and Japanese on my own, Spanish in school, and Chinese from my family and friends. In my free time, I enjoy helping my 4 years old brother in math and reading since I have a fondness for teaching others and assisting them in areas that I am particularly strong at. 

My name is Steven and I'm an incoming 10th grader at Stratford Preparatory Blackford. My favorite subject at school is math and my favorite sport is basketball. I'd like to join this program to help others with understanding English.

My name is Sunnie. I am an incoming 9th grader at Emerald High School. I like Math the most. I also know how to read and speak Chinese. I enjoy reading, playing piano, skiing, and playing badminton. I would like to learn more about the different cultures in the world. I would like to join the program because I want to help other students with math.

Hi, my name is Sunnie. I am a incoming 9th grader at homestead high. Some of my hobbies are reading, playing tennis, and hanging out with my friends. I would like to join this program because I want to teach others English since English is an important language, while learning more about the cultures of different people at the same time.

My name is Tan Yu, and I'm about to enter 8th grade at Stratford Middle School. I have a particular fondness for Math and Science classes—they're definitely my favorites. When it comes to sports, soccer takes the lead in my heart. I play in the NorCal Premium Soccer League, which provides me with a great outlet for my passion. In my free time, I find joy in playing the drums and guitar, allowing me to express myself through music. Additionally, I love Chinese TV shows and find pleasure in reading books written in both Chinese and English.

My name is Veronica Qiu. I am an incoming 10th grade at Palo Alto High School. I like Spanish and biology classes the most. My favorite sports is tennis. I play in school team.  I would like to join the program as I would want to help more people learn English and have them understand English better. 

My name is Yanlin H. I am an incoming 8th grade at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I like math, computer history, Spanish, geography, and biology classes the most. I also like to learn about current world events as well as learn more about the subjects that I like. I would like to participate in the program as I would want to help more people learn English and have them understand English better. I also love music, my favorite entertainment is composing.

My name is Yuetong Huang, people also call me Phoebe. I am a rising 6th grader. I like art(digital and traditional), playing the guitar and pipa, history, science, math and writing. I have won the Young Authors competition and Art Fair in my school. I have participated as a team leader of our project at a children’s business fair. I can make attractive posters. I would like to join the program because I want to have experience with different people and also help people learn English because it would be quite useful to know this common language.