Catherine

I am excited to bring my experience and qualifications, including scoring 5s on AP Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and English Language exams. I have achieved the HKIS academic excellence award at HKIS for AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and Honors Physics. I am currently taking AP Physics C, AP Calculus BC, AP Government, and AP Literature, further expanding my expertise in STEM and Humanities subjects.

I have been deeply involved in the HKIS community as both a STEM and Humanities tutor. As the Humanities Tutoring Center leader in grade 11, I managed tutors while teaching AP English Language, Humanities in Action, and SAT Language. I am currently an AP Economics teaching assistant, helping students prepare for summatives and the AP exam. In the STEM realm, I tutor in the Math and Science Tutoring Center, covering AP Biology, Honors Precalculus, and Chemistry.

I believe that students learn best when lessons are tailored to their individual needs and foster active engagement with the material. In my STEM tutoring, I often use real-world examples to make abstract concepts more relatable and ensure students understand the "why" behind the problems they solve. For instance, when teaching AP Biology, I break down complex processes like cellular respiration into manageable steps, using diagrams and flowcharts to visualize the connections. If a student struggles, I approach the concept from a different angle, such as through analogies or hands-on problem-solving. In English tutoring, I focus on building analytical skills and confidence by dissecting passages and brainstorming essay outlines together. I encourage students to articulate their thoughts and then refine their writing, teaching them how to support their ideas with strong evidence.