Our Team

Yufeng Xin (Grace)

Mandarin Instructor

Native Mandarin M.A. Graduate Culture-Focused

I'm originally from Guangzhou and spent four years studying in Beijing before moving to San Francisco, where I completed my Master's degree. I place strong emphasis on cultural context in my lessons — I want students to connect the language to real life, not just textbook exercises. My classes are structured and goal-oriented, but I always make sure there's room to explore.

Yuanyuan Liu (Eunice)

Mandarin & Japanese Instructor

Native Mandarin JLPT-N1 Kids Specialist MFA

I'm a native of Henan, China, and hold an MFA from San Francisco. I earned my JLPT-N1 Japanese certificate in 2018 and have been teaching both Mandarin and Japanese ever since. My approach centres on creative exploration and cultural immersion — I find that when students are engaged with the culture, the language follows naturally. I have a particular focus on working with younger learners.

Xiaoxiao Yu (Jessica)

Mandarin Instructor

Native Mandarin HSK Prep YCT Prep Business Chinese

I'm a native of Hebei, China, and have spent many years teaching Mandarin across all four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I'm well-versed in HSK and YCT exam preparation, business Chinese, and everyday conversation. I also love bringing Chinese culture into my lessons — from traditional holidays to food and customs — because I think it makes the language come alive.

Yuxuan Bai (Jennifer)

Mandarin Instructor

Native Mandarin M.A. Linguistics 5+ Years Teaching All Ages

I'm originally from Beijing and hold a Master's degree in Linguistics from the University of Queensland. I've taught Mandarin for over five years across a range of schools and institutions, working with students of all ages and levels. I adapt my methods to each student's learning style, and I have a particular strength working with children and younger learners.

Baomiao Zhuang (Lexi)

Mandarin Instructor

Native Mandarin M.A. Chinese Teaching 6+ Years Teaching

I'm originally from Guangdong and currently based in Hong Kong. I hold a Master's degree in Chinese language teaching and have over six years of experience teaching Mandarin as a second language. My lessons are interactive and grounded in real cultural context — my goal is always to meet students where they are and help them build genuine confidence at their own pace.

Baiyu Huang (Barbara)

Mandarin Instructor

Native Mandarin M.A. Linguistics 30+ Years Teaching Interpreter

I'm a native of Harbin and hold a Master's degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. I spent over 30 years as an English instructor at the Harbin Institute of Technology, and have been teaching Mandarin to non-native speakers for more than a decade alongside that. I also worked as a professional Mandarin interpreter for two years — experience that I draw on to bring a practical, real-world dimension to every lesson.