Personal Description:

Passionate and dedicated educator with extensive experience in assisting and teaching math, science, and Mandarin at both high school and university levels. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment, with a focus on promoting student understanding and success in Mandarin and STEM subjects. Committed to long-term learning through critical thinking and a growth mindset approach.

Tutoring Experience:

My professional journey began as a Volunteer Teaching Assistant at a High School, where I assisted in teaching math and science classes. During this time, I supported lead teachers in lesson delivery and classroom management, developed engaging instructional materials, and provided individualized support to students. This role laid the foundation for my commitment to helping students achieve their academic potential.
I continued my teaching career as a Teaching Assistant at my university, where I assisted in teaching general chemistry, organic chemistry, and chemistry lab classes. I led discussion sections, supervised laboratory work, and conducted review sessions, ensuring students received comprehensive support in their studies. My collaboration with faculty members to enhance course materials and laboratory experiments further refined my skills in curriculum development and student engagement.
Additionally, my experience as a Volunteer Mandarin Teacher at a local church has allowed me to develop tailored lesson plans and interactive activities for young learners. Teaching Mandarin has been particularly rewarding, as it not only involved language instruction but also cultural appreciation and understanding.

Tutoring Approach:

My teaching approach focuses on fostering long-term learning by guiding students to discover correct solutions independently rather than simply providing answers. I employ the Socratic method, posing thought-provoking questions that encourage students to think critically and reach conclusions on their own. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of a growth mindset, which involves learning from mistakes and viewing challenges as opportunities for development. I support students in cultivating this mindset through positive reinforcement and encouraging language, which in turn promotes behaviors such as determination and curiosity. These strategies not only help students grasp concepts more effectively but also enable them to apply their understanding across various contexts, including homework, tests, and beyond.