Manhattan Mandarin

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Manhattan Mandarin

Private Lessons

After School Mandarin

Our Tutoring Team

Jamie Keyte

Founder & CEO

Manhattan - Hamptons - Remote

Jamie Keyte founded Manhattan Mandarin in 2012. A native New Yorker, Jamie attended St. Bernard’s,Trinity, and Kenyon College.

Jamie has taught over 5000 hours of private lessons, established the after school Mandarin programs at 30+ schools, subbed at Collegiate, Spence, and Dalton, and was the Mandarin 1 teacher at Trinity...learn more!

Book a time to chat with Jamie about your or your child's path to fluency!

Harry Keyte

Head of Tutoring

Manhattan - Remote

Harry Keyte grew up in New York City and attended St. Bernard’s and Trinity School.

While attending Occidental College, Harry spent a semester abroad at Shanghai's Donghua University.

He now spends his time teaching and writing. With 6000+ lessons under his belt, Harry has taught them all!...learn more!

Michelle Tomizawa

COO

Manhattan

Michelle was born in Beijing. She is a native Mandarin speaker and is also fluent in English and Japanese. At five years old, she began formal training in Voice and Piano in Beijing. Later, she received her B.S. in Accounting from Kean University...learn more!

Meet the whole team!

Dr. Shuang Wu

Mandarin Tutor

Philly - Remote

With a doctorate in Asian Studies, Dr. Wu is an experienced teacher with a demonstrated history of working in teaching Chinese language, literature, and culture both in China and the US...learn more!

Lauren Wilmore

Mandarin Tutor

LA - NYC - Remote

Lauren Wilmore is currently a Master's candidate in Teaching a Foreign Language at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College...learn more!

Celine Sun

Mandarin Tutor

Manhattan - Brooklyn - Remote

Dan (Celine) Sun was born and bred in Shanghai. She received her NYU TESOL and Foreign Language Education dual degree in 2017 and started her teaching career at a public school in Brooklyn...learn more!

Book your free trial lesson today!

Spring 2021 Class Schedule

"My 3 boys have been taking classes with Manhattan Mandarin for the past 3 years through their school, and now this year, with private lessons from Jay. He really engages their interest in the language, encouraging them to speak in addition to listening to the tones, and teaches them fun songs and games. In fact, I often hear them singing their Mandarin songs during the week! I would highly recommend Jay and all the teachers at Manhattan Mandarin!"

Debbie H. / Allen-Stevenson

Testimonials

Our Branch Locations

New York City

Miami

The Hamptons

Washington D.C.

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Boston

Online Lessons

Westchester

After School Mandarin

After School Programs

We love running our After School programs! Each week we bring the language and culture of China to over 100 students at more than a dozen of the best private and public schools in NYC.

Our After School classes are typically for students in K-6, often broken down into K, 1-3, and 4-6; however, please be sure to contact the After School Director at your child's school as programs do vary.

Classes and curriculums remain flexible throughout the semester. Our youngest beginner students learn through games, songs, and activities, while our advanced learners learn through more rigorous elements that involve reading, writing, and making more formal conversation. The ultimate goal of the program is to establish a solid language foundation upon which to build in the future, and to instill in our students a lifelong interest in Mandarin and Chinese culture.

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