Peyton
Hong Kong International School
Hi, I'm Peyton! I'm a junior at the Hong Kong International School and my passions lie in mathematics, computer science, and economics. I am a math teaching assistant, a leader of my school's math club, and a tutor for the HKIS Math and Science Center. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and I've supplemented my love for learning by taking additional courses with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Outside of academics, I am a Varsity basketball athlete, a dancer, and a volleyball player. Additionally, I am a writer and an avid reader, and I love listening to music.
Peyton
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Hi, I'm Peyton! I'm a junior at the Hong Kong International School and my passions lie in mathematics, computer science, and economics. I am a math teaching assistant, a leader of my school's math club, and a tutor for the HKIS Math and Science Center. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and I've supplemented my love for learning by taking additional courses with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Outside of academics, I am a Varsity basketball athlete, a dancer, and a volleyball player. Additionally, I am a writer and an avid reader, and I love listening to music.
As a teaching assistant for grade 8 math, I've learned how to effectively teach and communicate with my students. I understand that mathematics may be an area that not many students are strong in, so I generally try to help students understand concepts and equations by explaining not just the "what", but also the "why". I find that in my academic career, understanding how and why things work is always easier than trying to memorize formulas, equations, and concepts. I also try to make my lessons as fun as possible while also helping students learn, engaging students in fun activities or practice, and tailoring lessons to each student.
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Math
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Computer Science
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Economics
Tutoring Experience
While I specialize in mathematics, I am taking a diverse set of courses like Honors Precalculus, Honors Physics, AP Economics, AP Language and Composition, and AP Capstone Seminar. I've also taken AP World History, AP Computer Science A, and AP Chinese, scoring a 5 in all three. On top of this, I have had a lot of experience tutoring. For example, being a tutor for the HKIS Math and Science Center has allowed me to tutor individual students in subjects like Precalculus, as well as host review sessions for subjects like Advanced Algebra. Outside of school, I've also been involved in helping tutor underprivileged youth, teaching them English, and supporting their learning journey.
Tutoring Approach
As a teaching assistant for grade 8 math, I've learned how to effectively teach and communicate with my students. I understand that mathematics may be an area that not many students are strong in, so I generally try to help students understand concepts and equations by explaining not just the "what", but also the "why". I find that in my academic career, understanding how and why things work is always easier than trying to memorize formulas, equations, and concepts. I also try to make my lessons as fun as possible while also helping students learn, engaging students in fun activities or practice, and tailoring lessons to each student.