Science should feel like discovery, not dread.
One-on-one tutoring across STEM subjects that hooks students with stories and hands-on experiments first — then builds the steady, exam-ready understanding they'll need for university and college admissions.
Teaching philosophy
Light pressure. Full potential.
Discipline — consistent, structured sessions build the study habits that carry students through exams and beyond.
Self-motivation — working through hard problems independently teaches students they can figure things out on their own.
Resilience — just enough pressure, closely monitored, so students learn to push through difficulty without feeling overwhelmed.
Method
How I teach
Stories, real-world hooks, and small hands-on physics experiments — the fun stuff that gets a student to lean in instead of tune out.
Steady, structured work through the BC Physics 11/12 (and AP) curriculum, paced to how fast the student actually comprehends — not a fixed schedule.
Real talk on how grades, coursework and projects translate into college and university admissions — so expectations are set early, not discovered late.
Subjects
What I teach
Grades 11 and 12 physics, including AP. Your student will actually understand the material — not just memorize it for the test.
Grades 11 and 12 math, including AP. Strong math skills make every other subject easier — especially physics and science.
BC Chemistry curriculum and AP Chemistry prep — atomic theory, reactions, stoichiometry, and the concepts that overlap heavily with physics.
Grades 11 and 12 computer science, including AP. A great complement to math and physics for students interested in engineering or tech.
Help with course selection, application timelines, and the admission application. Helps students meet extracurricular requirements such as Gauss competition exams.
Students learn to use AI tools deeply and effectively — not just asking basic questions, but knowing how to get real work done with them. A skill that will matter in every career.
Pricing
Try the first week at half price
One-on-one sessions, any subject above, flexible scheduling week to week.
Your student's entire first week, at half price — a low-pressure way to see if we're a good fit.
Two students of similar age and level, learning together — works out to $35/hr per student.
Testimonials
What parents say
"My daughter went from dreading Physics 11 to explaining wave interference to us at dinner. The story-first approach really works."
"He noticed right away that our son needed more of a challenge and adjusted the pace within the first couple sessions."
"Helped us understand exactly what admissions were actually looking for, not just grades."
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Who am I?
I'm a UBC Engineering graduate and practicing software engineer, and a lifelong Vancouver resident who has called Canada home for over 30 years.
Why choose me over other tutors?
I bring real-world experience that most tutors don't have. I watch each student closely — their pace, their confidence, their willingness — and adjust accordingly. Every two weeks, parents get a short summary of where their child is at and where they need support. I use storytelling and hands-on exercises to make the material stick, and I push students just enough to discover what they're capable of.
Do you teach in person or online?
Both — whichever suits your family. Sessions can also mix formats week to week.
What if my child is falling behind?
I slow down. More story breaks, more hands-on exercises, no judgment — just steady progress at the pace they can actually absorb.
What if my child is ahead and wants more challenge?
I speed up — harder problems, AP-level material, and more independent work sooner.