Yi Y.

Meet Yi Y.

Yi has over seven years of experience in tutoring and teaching students from middle school to college levels, with a strong focus on STEM subjects, including AP and SAT exam preparation, Chemistry, Math, and Physics. Her teaching journey has been shaped by diverse roles across different educational settings, allowing her to develop a student-centered approach that fosters both academic growth and confidence.

At Simon Fraser University, she served as a Teaching Assistant for over seven years, conducting weekly tutorial sessions and supervising laboratory work for more than 200 undergraduate students. Her responsibilities included designing engaging lesson materials, leading problem-solving sessions, and providing one-on-one academic support during office hours. Her instructional methods resulted in high student engagement and positive feedback, with over 90% of students rating her teaching favorably each semester.

Additionally, as an Academic First Program Tutor at Simon Fraser University, she provided individualized tutoring in Chemistry to first- and second-year undergraduate students, helping them improve their academic performance by over 25% through customized lesson plans and study strategies.

Beyond the university setting, Yi worked as a Class Teacher and Student Tutor at a tutoring company, where she led small group chemistry classes for high school and first-year college students. She also provided one-on-one tutoring across multiple subjects, tailoring her teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, including those of students with ADHD and other learning challenges. Her dedication to student success earned her recognition as a Student Favorite Teacher/Tutor.

Throughout her teaching career, Yi has developed strong skills in adapting lessons to individual needs, simplifying complex concepts, and using interactive teaching methods to enhance learning. Her ability to connect with students, foster a supportive learning environment, and develop effective study strategies makes her a highly effective tutor and educator.

Yi studied at Central South University and Simon Fraser University. Every Elite tutor is personally interviewed, reference-checked, and background-checked before working with a student.

Yi brings 8+ years of tutoring experience, 6+ years of classroom teaching, fluency in Mandarin, and a focus on Math, SAT, Chemistry to every session.

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