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History, English and Chinese for Middle School and High School Students

Tailored for Year 6 to Year 11 students who take the IB or similar curriculums and would like help with English, Chinese or History, this class devises a plan for you to reach your target grade.

I am a third-year History student at UCL who previously graduated from the IB Diploma Programme. I would love to assist your academic learning by providing additional materials to develop subject-relevant thinking and analytical skills, as well as to prepare for the final exams. I am also happy to use materials suggested by students to help you with specific areas that you may struggle with.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), School
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Chinese

About Me

A third-year History student at UCL who previously completed the IB Diploma Programme with History, English Literature, and Chinese Language and Literature taken at Higher Level. Received offers from University College London, King’s College London, Durham University and University of Hong Kong to study History. Have previously mentored MYP students from Year 6 to Year 8.

Education

History BA
University College London
2021-Present
· Currently maintaining a first class.
· Focussing on interdisciplinary studies in History, Anthropology, Archaeology, and Education.
· Specialising in Imperial Russia and Soviet History.

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Victoria Shanghai Academy
2019-08 - 2021-05 Hong Kong
· Higher Level Subjects: English A Literature, History, Chinese A Language and Literature.
· Standard Level Subjects: Music, Math Analysis and Interpretation, Chemistry.
· Obtained 39/42 overall on the most recent report with 7/7 in English Literature, History, Chinese Language and Literature, and Music.

History and Politics Summer Course
Exeter College, University of Oxford
2019-06 Oxford, United Kingdom
· Completed a 2-week History and Politics and International Relations course given by · · · Oxford students and graduates under tutorial systems.
· Wrote an essay on the Cold War which received a First Class.

Princeton Model United Nations Conference
Princeton University
2019-11 Princeton, United States
· Discussed topics of cybersecurity and the digital divide in the modern age.
· Undertook training in MUN and debating skills.

Stanford Model United Nations Conference
Stanford University
2020-11 Hong Kong
· Attended online conferences due to the pandemic.
· Discussed the uses and implications of lethal autonomous weapon systems.

Experience / Qualifications

Course Designer for GRTalent GPA Learning Centre
07/2021 - 10/2021
· Devised a critical thinking course aimed at Year 6-9 students, targeting the development of transferable skills and flexible application of foundational mathematical concepts to real life contexts and a range of subject areas.
· Along with 4 other course designers, established learning objectives and course outline based on personal experiences and creative integration of the IB and GCSE.
· Produced lesson plans and original teaching materials which incorporated a series of logic puzzles and immersive escape games and role playing.

History Help Sessions at Victoria Shanghai Academy
2021-02 - 2021-03 Hong Kong
· Planned and delivered lessons focused on source analysis and Paper 1 practices for Year 11 and Year 12 students.
· Organised a Q&A session for MYP students interested in taking humanities subjects for the Diploma Programme.

Mentoring MYP Students at Victoria Shanghai Academy
2019-10 - 2020-05 Hong Kong
· Assisted Grade 6 to Grade 8 students with Maths assignments and assessments.
· Resolved questions raised by students.
· Introduced unfamiliar concepts and provided beneficial learning advice to students.

Mentoring MYP Students at Victoria Shanghai Academy
2018-10 - 2019-05 Hong Kong
· Assisted Grade 6 to Grade 7 students with school assignments and preparation for assessments.
· Constructed lesson plans for subjects including Individuals and Societies, English and Maths.
· Provided beneficial advice about learning habits and time management to students.

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Availability of a typical week

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