Peggie
Peggie is a compassionate and versatile tutor studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. With a perfect SAT Math score and an IELTS 8.0, she brings strong academic credentials and cross-cultural communication skills to every session. Peggie specializes in IELTS prep, biology and chemistry foundations, AP Government, and study abroad advising.
She has hands-on experience teaching elementary students through VolunteerCloud and has contributed to cutting-edge research at the UT Austin Stuttering and Linguistic Processing Lab and a tech-based breast cancer intervention project. Peggie’s teaching is warm, student-centered, and adaptive—focused on building curiosity, confidence, and long-term learning habits rather than short-term memorization. Her bilingual background and passion for student growth make her especially effective with young learners and international students alike.
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Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing sciences, Audiology
Experience
Teaching Experience:
* Participated in VolunteerCloud, an educational volunteer organization, teaching English online to elementary school students in rural Taiwan
* While academic performance showed limited change, students’ learning attitudes and interest in English improved significantly
* Experienced in working with younger learners and skilled in guiding foundational language acquisition and cultivating motivation
* Proficient in online teaching using Google Meet, with strong lesson planning and preparation skills
Course Experience & Scores:
AP：
* Government & Politics: Comparative
* Microeconomics
* Macroeconomics
* Psychology
* Calculus BC
* Environmental Science
* Chinese Language & Culture
SAT: 1500 (Math 800)
IELTS: 8 (Speaking, Listening 8, Reading 7.5, Writing 7)
Extracurriculars & Awards:
* Volunteer at the UT Austin Stuttering and Linguistic Processing Lab
* Participated in the "Cancer Pain Management" research project focused on tech-based interventions for breast cancer patients
* Former Social Director of a hip-hop dance crew and founder/instructor of the educational program *Teenage Light*
* Experienced working in both the U.S. and Taiwan, with a strong cross-cultural background
* Awarded in English speech competitions and ranked first in class for mathematics
Teaching Subjects
IELTS (8), SAT (1500), Biology, Chemistry (SL/HL), AP Government, Advising/Consulting
