St Andrews 1st-year Environmental Sciences major and HKIS alum with AP 5s in Human Geography and Environmental Science. Former HKIS TA who tailors lessons to each student and uses interactive activities to cement understanding.
Subjects
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Human Geography
- Environmental Science
- Geography
About me
Kaiya is an HKIS alum, now a first-year student at the University of St Andrews studying Environmental Earth Sciences and Geography, teaching AP Human Geography and Environmental Science. She is excited about sharing her enthusiasm for understanding how human systems interact with our planet and making these subjects engaging for students. Beyond academics, she brings her passion for the environment into everything she does.
Qualifications
Kaiya earned perfect 5s in both AP Human Geography and AP Environmental Science.
Experience
Kaiya has been tutoring AP Environmental Science since 2023 and serves as a Teaching Assistant for the course at HKIS. Most recently, she worked at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden from September 2024 to March 2025, gaining hands-on experience in environmental education and conservation.
Teaching approach
Kaiya discusses preferred teaching approach with each client before starting, then walks through exam question approaches or explicit concept teaching based on their preference. To clarify and cement understanding, she incorporates interactive activities throughout sessions.