HKIS senior and Math & Science Center tutor (3 years) with SAT 1570 and perfect 5s across AP STEM. Teaching assistant who breaks down complex topics visually to build deep understanding.
Subjects
- AP Biology
- AP Economics
- AP Physics 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry (Honors)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- SAT Math
About me
Claire is a senior at Hong Kong International School passionate about math and science as ways to understand the world, teaching STEM subjects and AP courses to fellow students. She loves breaking down complex concepts and helping others discover the logic behind scientific principles. Outside the classroom, she bakes everything from sourdough to cinnamon rolls and competes in windsurfing competitions around the world on weekends.
Qualifications
Claire achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA and earned 5s across six AP exams, including AP Biology, AP Physics 1, and AP Economics (Macro and Micro). In recognition of her outstanding work in AP Biology, she received the Academic Excellence Award. Additionally, she scored 1540 on the SAT (superscore 1570) and earned Head of School Commendation for three consecutive years.
Experience
Claire has 3 years of experience as a tutor at HKIS Math and Science Center, where she mentored peers in on-level, honors, and AP subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Throughout this time, she hosted review sessions for STEM courses and served as an Honors Pre-Calculus Teaching Assistant. Her tutoring experience spans students ranging from 9-16 years old across multiple science and math disciplines.
Teaching approach
Claire breaks down complex topics into simple, bite-sized pieces using visual representations like graphs, drawings, and diagrams to make concepts accessible. Throughout sessions, she asks questions and works through practice problems to understand student thought processes, then corrects flaws in reasoning to fill gaps and solidify understanding.