Laura

In High School, my courseload included AP Biology (5), AP Psychology (5), AP English Language and Composition (5), AP Chemistry (4), AP English Literature (5), AP Macroeconomics (5), AP Microeconomics (4), Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors Advanced Algebra, Honors Chemistry, and Honors Physics, and received the annual Honor Roll certification for a GPA of 3.5+ all four years. At Boston University, I am currently enrolled in Biology 107, Chemistry 101, Chinese (Third Semester), as well as Writing: Horror, Film, and Philosophy (a required credit), and my midpoint GPA is a 4.0. Additionally, I received a silver medal in the International Psychology Olympiad (top 5-20% of scorers), as well as an $8,000HKD Scholarship titled the James Handrich grant which funds student-initiated projects that serve the community as a whole. Lastly, I was awarded an AP Scholar with Distinction award by College Board (granted for achieving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken), and was inducted into Hong Kong International School's National Honors Society chapter in 9th grade.

Having tutored for Stryv for approximately four years, I've sustained a two-year client relationship tailoring to different learning styles as a student grows and evolves as a learner. I teach primarily middle and high school students, but am more than open to all ages and learning styles! My strengths in terms of tutoring subjects include STEM courses (particularly Biology and Math), as well as the Humanities and essay writing skills. With a long-term client, I was able to see clear growth in terms of student performance and a growing love for learning that I aim to spread through my teaching style. Additionally, with my experience as a Math and Science tutor for the Hong Kong International High School (2 years), I tutored primarily advanced Biology through one-on-one lessons, as well as organised and led larger group review sessions of up to 30 students at a time.

In a typical tutoring session, I guide my student through previously assigned work (or course homework) the student has already completed, and spend typically 15-20 mins revising mistakes (in a step-by-step method) and catering to their specific areas of struggle. Following, I will introduce new content in a half-lecture half-activity style teaching period; involving imagery, several different explanations for maximum content retention, as well as regular questions to ensure efficient student learning. Lastly, we will typically go over practice problems and real-world applications that may help the student better retain or understand content. I have a very open, relaxed tutoring approach that allows students to feel comfortable in making mistakes, and excited about their learning.