Hi, I am Violet Ma, an educator with over a decade of experience in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, I have dedicated my career to fostering linguistic and cultural understanding among students from diverse backgrounds, ranging from PreK to 8th grade. I am passionate about creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that nurture curiosity, build confidence, and support the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
I earned my degree in History Literature from Qingdao University Normal College in China and began my career teaching history at the middle school level. After relocating to the United States, I transitioned to teaching Chinese as a second language, working in private schools, weekend Chinese schools, and church Sunday programs across Chicago and Connecticut.
My teaching philosophy centers on active participation and motivation. I believe that when students are engaged and inspired, real language learning takes root. In 2012, I organized and conducted a Chinese culture show at KINDI Academy. The event was a great success, generating strong interest and significantly increasing student enrollment in the Chinese language program for the following semester. I love working with students of all ages—it’s both fun and intellectually rewarding. I’m fully committed and prepared to help each learner succeed in their Chinese language journey!