About Your Teacher

你好！I'm Elliana Crabtree, Speech and Debate President, Social Science Sterling Scholar, 7th place World Champion in DECA Marketing Communications, Intern to my local mayor, and Mandarin aficionado. As a Chinese DLI graduate and 12th grade Bridge Course student, I know the ins-and-outs of the Chinese program, how to prepare for the AP test, common areas DLI students struggle with, and the importance of keeping up with language study during the summer.  I started Crabtree Chinese Tutoring as a way to share that information and help Utah DLI students make the most of their incredible opportunity to learn Chinese!

BECAUSE I LEARNED CHINESE, I 

•  Was called on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to Newport Beach, California, Mandarin Chinese Speaking and only have to spend two weeks in the Missionary Training Center!

• Was one of the first four students in my county to pass the AP test

•  Founded the THS Chinese Club as President

• Earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Chinese

• Graduated from the NSA sponsored STARTALK summer Chinese program

• Attended a meeting with National Taiwan University representatives and Chinese professors

• Was accepted to National Taiwan University

• Am employed at Red Wok, a local Chinese restaurant, where I work in a dynamic, mandarin-speaking environment