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Background I am Tan Liang Xun, a dedicated and results-driven tutor specialising in GCE A-Level, IGCSE, IB MYP/DP, and other international curricula (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Science). I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry (First Class Honours) from Imperial College London, where I graduated as the top student of my cohort. My academic excellence is underpinned by outstanding GCE A-Level results, achieving A* in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Based in Clear Water Bay near HKUST, Hong Kong, I am a committed freelance tutor offering high-quality lessons to students. Teaching Experience With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I have successfully supported more than 10 students through private 1-1 and small-group sessions (2022–present), as well as earlier group teaching at Tuition Centre. My expertise covers GCE/IGCSE-level subjects and equivalent international programmes commonly followed in Hong Kong’s international schools (e.g., Harrow, Kellett, German Swiss, French International, ESF, Canadian International). I am very familiar with Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE syllabi, GCE A-Level requirements, IB MYP/DP pathways, and the demands of curriculum transitions — including students moving between UK, IB, and other international systems. Students consistently achieve strong grade improvements and build lasting confidence through targeted, exam-oriented support tailored to their individual goals. Personal Advantage & Teaching Approach My Imperial training and perfect A* GCE scores provide deep subject mastery and precise insight into what top examiners value: conceptual depth, logical reasoning, accurate application, and polished presentation under exam conditions. I prioritise genuine understanding over rote memorisation, using real-world examples to make complex topics clear and engaging. Each student receives a fully personalised learning plan after an initial assessment. I supply my own high-quality materials, including: Concise summary notes and concept mind maps Interactive PowerPoint slides Personalised question banks with examiner-style marking schemes Common-mistake checklists Topical worksheets and targeted past-paper drills Active-recall tools and spaced-repetition strategies My tutoring style is patient, encouraging, and highly interactive. Lessons follow a proven structure: quick recap → clear explanation → guided practice → independent work → immediate feedback and summary. This method is particularly effective for building both conceptual strength and exam technique, especially for students targeting top grades in competitive Hong Kong international school environments. I am fully available for regular weekly slots and happy to offer a trial session so you can experience the difference firsthand. Feel free to contact me via WhatsApp: ** **** ** to discuss your child’s needs.

-CURRENT STATUS Having attended an international school, I am highly proficient in English and can communicate fluently. I am trilingual, being fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I have a bilingual diploma from YCIS Hong Kong, where I earned proficiency in both English and Mandarin -PERSONAL GRADES IGCSE - Global Perspectives (A*) - World Literature (A) - First Language English (A) - Biology (A) - Geography (A) - Design and Technology (A) - Extended Mathematics (A) - First Language Chinese (B) - Physics (B) IB - Geography HL (7) - First Language English SL (6) - Second Language Chinese HL (6) - Mathematics AA SL (5) - Biology HL (5) - ESS SL (5) PREVIOUS TUTORING EXPERIENCES - Assisted teachers to provide aid for students during school time - Previously taught my younger brother on IGCSE related content PERSONAL PROS - Many notes and resources available - Flexible with times and prices

Hi, I am a Biology enthusiast who loves teaching! I have plenty of international teaching and research experiences and specialise in IB & IGCSE tutoring. I always tailor my lessons to the needs of my students. My lessons are comprehensive, interactive and involve lots of exam question practice to make sure we are prepared for exams. I love to foster a learning space that is caring, encouraging and intellectually stimulating. Please reach out to me if you're interested in knowing more! A little more on my background: I am a Master's graduate (with distinction) from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. I have worked in one of the Crown Research Institutes in New Zealand, as well as a graduate teaching assistant (3 years) at the University of Auckland. Availability (from Friday 9 January, 2026): Mon 9:00am–6:30pm Tue 9:00am–4:30pm Wed 9:00am–12:30pm, 2:00pm–7:00pm Thu 9:00am–7:00pm Fri 9:00am–7:00pm Sat 9:00am–1:30pm Lesson format: Online‑only via Zoom. I use Notability to handwrite notes in real time (like a whiteboard), and after each lesson I upload a PDF copy of the notes to a shared Google Drive folder for the student to review." IB & IGCSE Biology Tutor | Master’s (Distinction), University of Auckland | 3+ years University teaching experience | 260hrs of IB&IGCSE tutoring

本人為25年IB畢業生，畢業於上海進才國際中中學，均為全英授課，本人相對耐心，對題目理解、解題獨有1套思考方法，可分享給學生相關技巧。 本人在學成績優異，IB生物HL,7分，IB數學SL分。

I teach IGCSE/ IB Chem and Bio entirely in English. Having obtained IB lvl 7 for both chem and bio I went on to study at Imperial College graduating with a first class honors degree in Chemistry and Management. Finally I have a Masters degree in Metals Energy Financing.