...I emphasize clear pronunciation, strong vocabulary development, and real-world communication. I am a competitive chess player with a current Chess.com rating of approximately 1390 and experience coaching beginner and intermediate players. I help students build strong fundamentals in openings, tactics, endgames, and positional play. (read more)
...I look forward to sharing more details with you and learning about your goals! In high school, I won a National Merit Scholarship based on my score from a PSAT that I took cold. I have helped numerous students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams, each of whom subsequently gained admission to his or her top-choice college. (read more)
...I have been doing 1-on-1 tutoring all high school math classes from algebra 1 to AP calculus for the past two years, working with students ranging from 8th grade to high school seniors. I have worked with students that are really struggling, and some who are aiming to get ahead in school. My students often tell me I give much better explanations than their teacher. (read more)
...I also am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and can act as a language partner. As an experienced educator, my most fulfilling experiences have been guiding students from confusion to their “ah-hah!” moment. As a Saga Education AmeriCorps teaching fellow, I led small-group tutorials for Algebra and Geometry high school students at a Chicago Public High school for a year. (read more)