Yunchen

I am a student currently studying for a degree in B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics at Coventry University. I obtained A* grade in both of A-level Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics. I achieved a grade B in GCSE English. In the second year of my studies, I completed a SCITT programme for teacher training as I wish to become a mathematics teacher in the future.

Tutoring Experience

I've taught year 8 and GCSE mathematics as part of the SCITT programme.

Prior to teaching year 8 and GCSE students in the SCITT programme, I tutored a small group of students in GCSE and A-level mathematics during my A-level studies as a tutor, sometimes 1-on-1 and sometimes group teaching. I have taught a few friends on a 1-on-1 basis in GCSE mathematics.

In June 2020, I took part in a 4 week teaching mathematics internship with Bishop Challoner Teaching Alliance.

Tutoring Approach

Mathematics, in its own right, can be comparable to a language. Once you understand everything then it won't be problem to progress further on how we can use it in the wider world. My aim is to help students understand mathematics and allow them to enjoy mathematics on the whole. You can never be great at mathematics without enjoying and have passion for it. Do note that, once in a while, I love to give all my students a bit of a mathematical challenge of some sort (on the topic they are currently working on)..

I like to take a look at recent work or mock exam papers that students have completed and look at the topics they are weaker at and then work with them on these topics. I teach with a more methodology based teaching on topic of making sure that the student(s) understands the knowledge, principles, laws (if any) and proofs underlying each topic. Since every part of mathematics (geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, mechanics/dynamics, discrete mathematics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics) is intertwined together, I usually connect all topics together when teaching because I believe this will help them to understand and enjoy mathematics much more than teaching it topic by topic, but most importantly, practice makes perfect.