Jimmy
Jimmy participated in the IBDP during high school and transferred 20 credits to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), allowing him to advance directly to sophomore-level standing. His teaching style is lively and approachable, often using real-life examples to explain scientific concepts in ways that are easy to grasp and apply. Adopting a student-centered approach, he encourages questions, interactive discussions, and problem-solving practice. He is skilled at combining science knowledge with everyday contexts and is fluent in bilingual (Chinese–English) explanations, tailoring materials to students of different proficiency levels.
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Academic Qualifications
University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign - Master of Science in Integrative Biology
Minor in Business
New York University - Bachelor of Arts in Economics
New York University - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies
Experience
Teaching Experience & Results:
* Tutored multiple IB students with strong familiarity in the IB curriculum, subject structures, and internal/external assessment criteria
* Guided students to make significant progress and gain confidence in math and science subjects
Subject Scores:
SAT – 1450 (Math 790)
AP:
* Biology
* Chemistry
* Calculus AB
IBDP (39/45):
* English B HL (7)
* Math (7)
* Biology HL (7)
* Chemistry (7)
* Business Management (7)
* Chinese A (6)
Teaching Subjects
Specialist in IB Biology • Chemistry • Math • English • Business Management | AP Biology • Chemistry • Calculus AB | SAT | College Application Consulting – Application advising and essay coaching
