Amy W.
Columbia University M.A. Applied Linguistics
Brown University M.A. Political Science
Standardized Test Prep
TOEFL/ IELTS/ SAT/ ACT/ GRE/ SSAT
Boarding School/ College/ Grad School Consulting
8+ years’ experience assisting young adults and adults gain admissions to top institutions in the U.S. and worldwide
UN Headquarters Department of Economic and Social Affairs Intern
Former ETS TOEIC Speaking/Writing Test Item Creator
Piano
classically trained pianist
About Amy
Education
Columbia, Applied Linguistics MA '13 & Brown, Political Science MA '19
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
Schools Admitted
New York University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Brown University
Why Amy?
- Amy is a successful test prep expert, linguist, and educational consultant offering 8+ years’ experience assisting young adults and adults gain admissions to top institutions in the U.S. and worldwide.Amy is multilingual and multicultural and has lived and worked in various countries in Asia and the Americas.
- Amy is multilingual and multicultural and has lived and worked in various countries in Asia and the Americas.
Experience
Amy has successfully helped hundreds of students in the U.S., China, and Taiwan achieve their goals of studying at a top university over the past 8 years. Amy is a creative, persistent individual who empathizes with international students. She tailors her teaching/coaching style based on international students' needs, and she believes every student deserves a chance to study at the school of their dreams.
Select Accomplishments
- Fulbright Scholarship Awardee
- ETS TOEIC speaking and writing test item creator
- Globally Certified British Council IELTS speaking and writing examiner
- Brown University Venture Prize Finalist
- MassChallenge Boston Semifinalist
- Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan Finalist
- Brown University Full Ph.D. scholarship
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Intern
- Volunteer English/TOEFL tutor at IRC's (International Rescue Committee) New York Office
Student Achievements
- U.S. : Columbia, Yale, U Penn, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara (Full Scholarship), USC, NYU, University of Edinburgh, Sheffield, Sussex, KCL, Goldsmith
- Australia: University of Melbourne
- Test Score: TOEFL 115, IELTS 8, ACT 34
Amy always greets her students with a bright smile and positive energy. She has given me constant support and encouragement throughout my college application process. We have also grown from a teacher-student relationship to a friendship in our times together in Taiwan. Amy always puts her students’ needs before herself as she would stay up late at night to edit essays. Her selfless quality is what truly makes her the best mentor ever!
Christine C.2019 USC Global Geodesign
I wouldn’t have made it without Amy’s help. She’s one hell of a teacher and mentor. I will always be grateful of her help on this life-changing journey. From, her best student.
Sam L.2016 Penn State University Kinesiology
Amy is wonderful to work with! She has the ability to customize courses based on students' needs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Jamie Y.2018 Northeastern University Master
Thank you so much for tutoring me over the past few years and help me improve my English throughout the years. Without your tuition for the past two years, I would not be able to achieve the result I got today!
Elizabeth Z.2018 Melbourne Freshman
老师真的谢谢您一年多来的指导，其实我的英文真的很烂（TOFEL 62），我过去从来没想过要出国， 但昨天我收到我雅思成绩（听力6.5/ 阅读6.5/写作8 /听力7.5）终于过了UCL Cancer Institute英文门槛（这个成绩Cambridge and Oxford 基本上都可以申请了）！虽然这成绩和您之前的学生比起来真的不是非常出色，但我能走这一步真的很感激老师您！
Yu Guang C.2017 UCL PhD
Amy老师教学很用心，细心教导我的英文口说及写作，让我不只考试能用上，日后实际说英文也很顺利!
世堯2017 台湾大学 农业经济系
Amy老师是一个非常全能的老师。她从我高中时期就开始指导我学校的英文功课，SAT以及托福。同时她也是我申请大学的留学顾问，因为有她的帮助，我才能那么顺利的完成学业 和申请上UCI。她做事一向认真负责，讲求效率。她是一个很优秀的老师，能遇到她真的很幸运！
Jennifer S.2017 UC Irvine Business Economics
I wholeheartedly thank you for your guidance and support. You are a great role model for us who struggle for greatness and live to our fullest potential.
Shun-Neng H.2018 University of Edinburgh PhD
