Sean W.
Sean is a top-achieving Physics major at the University of Edinburgh, with a stellar IB score of 43/45 and straight A*s across IGCSE math and science subjects. With rich one-on-one tutoring experience from his work with New Oriental Education, Sean specializes in IB and IGCSE Math and Physics, as well as academic advising and test prep.
His teaching emphasizes building conceptual clarity over memorization, helping students progress from confusion to mastery with guided structure and personalized strategies. Known for his calm, encouraging approach and effective problem breakdowns, Sean has helped students improve SAT scores by 150–200 points and achieve top-tier IB results. He is especially skilled at turning academic challenges into growth opportunities, empowering students with deeper understanding and confidence.
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Academic Qualifications
University of Edinburgh - Bachelor of Science in Physics
Experience
Teaching Experience:
* One-on-one instructor at IMP Education in Singapore, with extensive teaching experience.
* Has helped students make significant progress in understanding problems and building confidence in problem-solving.
* Students have shown a noticeable increase in both interest and confidence in learning math and science.
Teaching Results:
* Students have shown significant improvement in problem-solving logic and conceptual understanding within a short period.
* Past students improved their SAT scores by an average of 150–200 points, and their IB scores increased notably, reaching higher academic standards.
Subject Scores:
IGCSE：
* Additional Mathematics (A*)
* Extended Mathematics (A*)
* Chemistry (A*)
* Physics (A*)
* Economics (A*)
IBDP（43/45）：
* Mathematics HL (7)
* Physics HL (7)
* Economics HL (7)
* Business SL (7)
* Chinese SL (7)
* English A SL (6)
* TOK/EE
Teaching Subjects
Specialized subjects (IB/IGCSE Math & Physics) | Proven score improvements that parents highly value
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Sean has experience teaching the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), established by the University of Cambridge. Besides having a thorough understanding of the framework and having achieved high scores himself, he believes he can share his study secrets with students in need. Sean has extensive teaching experience, specializing in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and English, encompassing both the IGCSE and IB systems. He encourages students to push beyond their comfort zones and pursue advanced subject knowledge. His encouragement has resulted in significant improvement for his students, with average SAT score increases of 150-200 points and even higher IB scores.
