Mark Chen

$30 hour

I am a recent graduate of McMaster University. I have worked at McMaster University as a teaching assistant and at McMaster Science Society as a tutor. I have also tutored independently for high school students. My primary focus is on STEM, but also offer tutoring with academic writing such as essays.

Subjects: Elementary English, Elementary Math, Elementary Sciences, Highschool Chemistary, Highschool English, Highschool Maths, Highschool Physics, Highschool Sciences, Junior High English, Junior High Maths, Junior High Sciences, University Biology, University Calculus, University Chemistry

Message

Qualifications

I have been offering my tutoring services for 3 years in both English and Mandarin. I have previously worked at McMaster University as a grading and tutorial teaching assistant in two second year courses in the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences under the Life Sciences faculty. I have also worked at McMaster Science Society as a tutor, offering my services to predominantly lower year university students in helping them with their courses and guiding them to achieve their academic goals. I have also worked as an independent tutor, helping many high school students with their studies and mentoring students to develop good study habits, as well as key strategies for sustainable academic success.

Resume

Yu Yang Chen

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Honours Life Sciences at McMaster University – Graduated April 2023

Work Experience:

Undergraduate Tutorial Teaching Assistant – LIFESCI 2CC3

January 2023 – April 2023

Conducted weekly tutorials to facilitate students’ understanding of challenging concepts.
Graded lab assignments with precision and efficiency, ensuring timely feedback.
Collaborated closely with fellow teaching assistants to optimize tutorial sessions and enhance the learning experience.
Assisted the professor in setting up class resources, including class courseshells, assignment dropboxes, and Microsoft Teams, for seamless communication.

Undergraduate Tutorial Teaching Assistant – LIFESCI 2L03

December 2021 – December 2022

Coordinated and communicated effectively with lab and tutorial teaching assistants to provide comprehensive support to students.
Delivered tutorial lessons, including technical demonstrations, to impart course content necessary for assignments and assessments.
Planned and structured tutorial classes, ensuring engaging and informative sessions.
Engaged in weekly meetings with the instructional team to address student concerns and plan for upcoming lessons

Tutor – McMaster Science Society

August 2021 – May 2023

Provided individualized tutoring services to students in the Faculty of Science, tailoring lesson plans to suit their learning styles and needs.
Delivered tutoring in both English and Mandarin, ensuring effective communication with diverse students.
Collaborated with other tutors to hold review sessions, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Developed and executed strategic approaches to help students achieve their academic goals.
Held group review sessions prior to exams and midterms

Undergraduate Grading Teaching Assistant – LIFESCI 2L03

September 2021 – December 2021

Efficiently graded lab assignments and promptly addressed student inquiries, ensuring clarity in grading criteria.
Collaborated with lab and tutorial teaching assistants and fellow grading teaching assistants to maintain consistency in assessments.
Provided valuable feedback and suggestions to course administrators and instructors, contributing to course improvement