TKA is a non-profit organization founded by a couple (wife as a child psychologist and husband as a LEGO Robotics educator providing programs in multiple towns in Boston since 2021). After the founders moved to the Metrowest area in 2023, they have been exploring afterschool programs for their children but have not found one single program that meets their interests. They then decided to design one for their children and their peers. Through 1-2 years of preparation, they eventually found a perfect program space and excellent teachers for the program. All classes and teachers are selected ****carefully ****by the child psychologist to ensure high quality and age-suitable for children. She will work as a volunteer to assist with program design, teacher hiring, and program evaluation.
Our curriculum balances learning and play in an engaging, relaxed environment, fostering a positive learning experience. In addition to knowledge and skills learning, we emphasize soft skills development (e.g., social-emotional skills, public speaking, confidence, logic, and problem-solving skills) that are essential for positive growth.
We do not emphasize intensive academic work during after-school time. Instead, our goal is to create a supportive environment where responsible and caring teachers accompany children after school, fostering strong teacher-student relationships, peer interactions, and social-emotional skills.
🌟 Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Xi’an Conservatory of Music (Studied under Professor Giovanni Vitale)
🌟 Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from the State University of New York (Studied under Professor Young-Ah Tak)
🌟 Music Program Director at the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.(Planned and hosted over 50 concerts and masterclasses)
🌟 Resident performer at Kennedy Center and Strathmore Music Hall
🌟 Advocate for community music education in Massachusetts(Founded cross-age music workshops for children)
🌟 With nearly 50 years of teaching experience in both China and the U.S., Teacher Chen has taught students of all ages—from elementary to university level—with exceptional skill and passion.
🌟 Former instructor at Syracuse University and Colgate University. She also taught at Chinese schools in upstate New York, earning a reputation as a knowledgeable and caring teacher.
🌟 Energetic, cheerful, and musically talented, Teacher Chen brings an infectious enthusiasm to every class, sparking students’ interest in the Chinese language and culture. Her courses are consistently rated 4.7/5!
🔥 30 Years of Mastery in Language Education
🔥Pioneer in China's Language Teaching Scene: Since 1991, she's been at the frontlines of education, creating her own “immersive situational teaching method” — a drama-based classroom experience so engaging that kids leave in tears (because they don't want it to end!).
🔥National Gold Medal Coach: A long-time judge for prestigious competitions like the Sun Jingxiu Cup, she has mentored over 1,000 award-winning students across China.
🔥Cultural Ambassador Abroad: After relocating to Boston in 2016, she built a comprehensive Chinese recitation curriculum in North America from the ground up — earning her the nickname “a walking treasure trove of Chinese language” among overseas communities.