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Mastering Mathematics: Unlock Your Potential in School and Standardized Tests
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Join me, a dedicated and experienced tutor, for personalized mathematics instruction that caters to students of all levels aiming to excel in their school curriculum and on major standardized tests like the SATs, GCSE/iGCSE, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP Maths exams.
My tutoring approach is designed to challenge students in a supportive environment, ensuring they grasp complex mathematical concepts at a comfortable pace.
Sessions are personalised to students' learning style and pace for optimal understanding. Regular homework assigned to reinforce the material covered in class and to practice new skills. A brief report on class behaviour and performance is given after every class to parents to track effort and improvements.
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Prepare a clean, new notebook for learning and practice.
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  • Around Athens, Greece
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  • I.ROUNGERIS - CH.KYRIAKOPOULOS KAI SIA E.E., Monastiraki, Athens, Greece
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About Me
Hello, I'm Yilin, and I am passionate about making mathematics accessible and enjoyable for everyone. With over 4 years of experience in tutoring students of all ages and skill levels, I've developed a teaching style that is both effective and encouraging. I specialize in helping students prepare for school exams and standardized tests. I am familiar with UK curriculum on preparation of SATs, GCSE/iGCSE and A Level, and also International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP, MYP, and DP Maths syllabus.

For me, teaching is about building connections and understanding each student's unique needs and learning styles. I thrive on seeing that "aha" moment when a concept clicks for someone, and I work diligently to guide each student to those breakthroughs. I believe in a balanced approach to education where challenges are met with support and encouragement, ensuring that no student feels overwhelmed.

In my classes, you can expect a blend of structured problem-solving that targets your specific areas for improvement, coupled with creative methods that make learning fun and engaging. I also provide regular feedback and progress reports, so you and your family can see your development over time.

Join me in demystifying math, whether you are looking to improve your grades, prepare for college entrance exams, or simply gain a better understanding of this essential subject. Let's achieve your academic goals together!
Education
High School in International School of Athens (ISA)
BSc Mathematics (Hons), University of Dundee, UK
PGDE Secondary Education in Mathematics, University of Sheffield, UK
PhD in Mathematics (in September), University of St Andrews, UK
Experience / Qualifications
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
IPA Certificate for Teaching Mandarin Chinese
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary Mathematics
New Qualified Teacher (NQT) in UK (UK Department for Education recognised teaching qualification)
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
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Furthermore, knowing what inevitably needs to be memorized (and how to drill this information into your brain) and what can be easily reconstructed from a problem's given information and what you know, are, in my opinion, the cornerstones of efficient study and test-taking skills. Instilling this concept into my students' processes is another of my major goals.

As for whom this class may suit: I can teach Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics from an elementary school level to the university level (depending on the exact subject), and can teach Chemistry up to the high school senior level. If you are unsure about whether a topic or class falls into this range, please feel free to message me!
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Often times in Math and Science subjects, students end up feeling lost because they didn't fully grasp a fundamental concept or gain enough confidence in using it. Classes often have a strict schedule to follow, which does not allow them the flexibility of revisiting concepts a student may have missed. Rather than marching on at an unstoppable pace, I place focus on figuring out what gaps in knowledge a student might have and addressing those first, to ensure their foundation is strong enough to always know what the next step is.

My goal is to teach a student how to use their pre-existing knowledge to be able to analyse new concepts and to develop their problem solving and inference skills. Being able to consistently figure out what you don't know and what you can figure out is the basis of strong learning and problem solving skills, and I aim to make this approach a second nature for my students.

Furthermore, knowing what inevitably needs to be memorized (and how to drill this information into your brain) and what can be easily reconstructed from a problem's given information and what you know, are, in my opinion, the cornerstones of efficient study and test-taking skills. Instilling this concept into my students' processes is another of my major goals.

As for whom this class may suit: I can teach Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics from an elementary school level to the university level (depending on the exact subject), and can teach Chemistry up to the high school senior level. If you are unsure about whether a topic or class falls into this range, please feel free to message me!
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