Information About Tien - Auckland tutor - (11 reviews)
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Tien offers a discount of 25% on their first / introductory lesson!
Physics |
Price Guide |
| NCEA Level 1 | $90.00 |
| NCEA Levels 2-3 | $90.00 |
Chemistry |
Price Guide |
| NCEA Level 1 | $90.00 |
| NCEA Levels 2-3 | $90.00 |
Combined Science |
Price Guide |
| Secondary | $90.00 |
| NCEA Level 1 | $90.00 |
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Personal Description:
I have a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Auckland University and 3 years local work experience as a Chemical Engineer. I am now a practicing NZ-trained teacher familiar with NCEA standards and the CAIE system in STEM subjects. I believe every student has potential to achieve personal success when provided with sufficient guidance and mentoring. I am known to break down complex concepts into easily understandable bite sizes.
Tutoring Experience:
I am full time NZ-trained Science, Physics and Chemistry teacher - NCEA and CAIE.
I am actively tutoring Level 2 & 3 NCEA and CAIE students.
I tutored Chemical and Materials Engineering students at University of Auckland (2009-2011).
I was a private tutor to secondary school students for STEM subjects(2006-2008)
Tutoring Approach:
I tailor my teaching strategies for individual students to maximise learning outcomes and academic achievement. I have a passion to teach for understanding and coach effective examination answering skills especially “explain” questions.
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Native Language: English
Additional Languages: Cantonese, Malay
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: Cantonese, Malay
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Waikato (2018) - Secondary School Teaching (PGCE) (✔ On File)
- University of Auckland (2014) - Chemical Engineering (Doctorate) (✔ On File)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (2006) - Chemical Engineering (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Tien's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 11 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
TienFrom Patricia (5/5): Tien is very knowledgeable, thorough and explains concepts and ideas very well. My daughter is doing a university entrance Chemistry course for a Canadian university online. Tien took extra time to research the course and gain an understanding of what my daughter needed to know. Tien worked with my daughter to figure out where the road blocks were, she goes over exams before my daughter has to write them to ensure she understands all the concepts. Tien has really helped her to fully grasp Chemistry. We are very grateful!
Reply from: Tien: Thank you Patricia. Its a pleasure to work with S.
From Nadun (/5): She has been wonderful with my daughter. Very organised, thorough in her teaching, and very knowledgeable. My daughter enjoys all her lessons and understands the concepts taught, very clearly, and was able to get high scores for her exams each time. She has also been very flexible with us in terms of timings and always ready to accommodate any changes. Thank you for all your support for my daughter, you are wonderful teacher, and lovely to deal with.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you. Its delightful to see Y putting effort in learning and seeing great results!
From Sophia (/5): Tien has been helping our homeschooled son get ready for end of year NCEA Level 3 Chemistry exam. Our son had not covered the material so Tien has had one term to prepare him. She is very capable and able to engage him, and has kept him on task, without being overly strict. I haven't had to nag him to do work and feel great relief that he is steadily learning. He also really likes Tien as his tutor so we are happy. We especially wanted someone who understood the exam and marking system - an NCEA teacher. A student tutor is fine if you want someone to help coach and gain understanding. We wanted to be sure our son knew the ins and outs of the exam.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you Sophia. I am glad to hear H is enjoying the sessions. He is naturally very curious and eager to learn, I am always pleasantly surprised by his questions and enjoy working with him.
From Merilyn (/5): Tien has been a fantastic resource for our year 13! Her confidence & application to Physics has skyrocketed since her sessions & she looks forward to them every week. She received a great result from her latest internal which she said she would not have got without Tiens coaching. Couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you Merilyn. S is a pleasure to work with.
From Rachel (/5): Tien has been a great tutor for our son doing year 12 chemistry… he has found this subject a challenge. She is patient, kind and is able to use a variety of teaching methods to help him learn effectively. Tien has helped our son catch-up on class topics that he is not understanding effectively, and consolidated further subject content.
Reply from: Tien: Thanks you Rachel. I am happy to be able to support Z’s learning. Tien
From Donna (/5): Tien has really helped my daughter to understand Chemistry better. I highly recommend her!
Reply from: Tien: Thank you! C is a pleasure to work with. Cheers, Tien
From Deborah (/5): Tien has been an invaluable help in tutoring chemistry. Her organised and upbeat tutoring style with helpful summaries inspire confidence and make learning easy.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you, Ivy was a pleasure to work with. Cheers, Tien
From Prathap (/5): Tien has an excellent knowledge on the subject and my daughter is more motivated on the subject.
I can see now she feels more comfortable on Chemistry after she started tuition with Tien
I can see now she feels more comfortable on Chemistry after she started tuition with Tien
Reply from: Tien: Thank you. It is a pleasure working with R.
From Sophia (/5): Tien is a fantastic tutor. She has a unique and very effective style of teaching. My daughter has already learnt a lot from her first chemistry class. My daughter said she really likes learning with Tien because shes not afraid to ask questions and that she also likes Tiens friendliness and motivation to teach.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you, it is a pleasure working with your daughter.
From Jane (/5): Tien is a great tutor, and my daughter is enjoying working with her.
Reply from: Tien: Thanks Jane. It is a pleasure working with Maddy
From Dilawar (/5): I am pleased with her teaching methods and professionalism.
We are looking forward for a great year ahead for the boys under her guidence.
We are looking forward for a great year ahead for the boys under her guidence.
Reply from: Tien: Thank you Dr. It was a pleasure working with T and N.