Our Team
PREMIER TUTORING & CONSULTING
Dedicated to affecting positive learning outcomes, we’ve assembled a team of highly knowledgeable and responsive educators for tutoring & consulting. We are ready to help each and every student succeed with confidence. Our tutors hail from some of the most prestigious universities around the world and have years of experience inside the classroom – not just some fancy degrees. They are subject specialists, standardized test preparation experts, qualified examiners, published authors, and all-around friendly folks. Some of them are even funny.Book a lesson with one of our many enthusiastic tutors today and reach new heights of academic achievement – whatever your goals may be!
Mr. Emerson Blais
Academic Consultant
Education:
MA English Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics – King’s College London (UK)
BA English – Virginia Tech (US)
IBDP English: Official Examiner
TESOL/TEFL Certified
Curriculum:
US | UK Boarding & University Consultation
IBDP: English A (SL/HL)
ACT | SAT | SAT Subject Test: Literature
AP: English Lang. / Lit.
I/GCSE: Literature
LNAT
Experience:
Over 12 years of private tutorial experience, with emphases on literary analysis, standardized test preparation, and admissions consultation.
Testimonial:
"Emerson is a great teacher that is not only funny but also teaches with his full heart and smile. It is simply impossible to be distracted when you are in his class!"
-–R.H., CHINESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Ms. Sybil Shen
Education:
MEd in Education, University of Hong Kong (HK)
BChE in Chemical Engineering, East China university of Science and Technology (CN)
Diploma in Environment Engineering, Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
Curriculum:
IBDP: Chemistry (SL/HL), Mathematics (SL/HL), Physics (SL/HL)
I/GCSE │ I AL: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Core, Mechanics)
HSC: Physics, Chemistry
SAT │ ACT: Maths and Science
SAT Subject Test: Maths Level I and II, Chemistry
SSAT Maths
KS3/ MYP/ AP: Chemistry, Physics
Experience:
Over 4 years of private tutorial experience with international school students.
Testimonial:
"Sybil has been a great help! She guided me to explore those concepts in science and clear my understandings. My knowledge is more solid now."
-–Siu, HKUGA College
Mr. Michael Park
Senior Education Consultant
Subject Specialist - English & Literature
Education:
BA, Journalism – University of Oregon (US)
TEFL Qualification
Curriculum:
S | UK Boarding & University Consultation
SAT | SAT: Literature | ACT | SSAT
IBDP: Language / Literature (SL/HL)
IBDP: TOK & EE
I/GCSE: Language / Literature (Edexcel/CIE)
AP: English Language / Literature
Analytical, Argumentative, and Creative Writing
Experience:
18 years of education experience in literature, test preparation, materials development, and boarding and university admissions consultation
Testimonial:
"Mike, your teaching has benefited my life in a huge, positive way, both as a person, and as an academically-focused student."
-–B.L., Seoul International School
Mr. Gordon Liu
Subject Specialist - Mathematics
Education:
BS, Mathematics, Hong Kong Baptist University (HK)
Curriculum:
AP: Calculus AB, BC and Statistics | Physics
IBDP: Mathematical Studies, Mathematics (SL/HL) | Physics (SL/HL)
I/GCSE: Mathematics A, Futher Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics | Physics
GCE AL: Mathematics | Physics
SAT Subject Test: Mathematics 1 and 2 | Physics
SAT | ACT | SSAT | ISEE: Mathematics
IBMYP | CEE: Mathematics
Experience:
Over 3 years of teaching experiences across a wide variety of curricula and assessments, with learners ranging from university level to primary school.
Testimonial:
"Teacher is very nice and understand me, made a big improve for me."
-–Z.Z., Delia School of Canada
Ms. Cecily Radford
Subject Specialist - English Language & Literature
Academic Consultant
Education:
MA, French Literature, Royal Holloway, University of London (UK)
BA, French Literature & Language, Royal Holloway, University of London (UK)
Curriculum:
IBDP: English (SL/HL)
I/GCSE | GCE AL: English 1st/2nd Language
I/GCSE | GCE AL: Language & Literature in English
SSAT/ISEE
IELTS | TOEFL
University Admissions
Experience:
Over 5 years of teaching experience with students of every age, from primary and secondary to university level
Worked with the Royal Holloway, University of London admissions
Testimonial:
"Thanks Cecily for the feedback and her well-prepared and structured lessons. She is able to point out what Elvis is not familiar with and helps Elvis polish his writing and literary analytical skills."
-–E.W., Nord Anglia International School HK
Mr. Rex Wong
Subject Specialist - Economics, Business and Accounting
IB Examiner - Economics
Education:
BSc, Economics and Finance, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Curriculum:
IBDP: Economics (SL/HL), Business and Management (SL/HL)
I/GCSE: CIE & Edexcel │ GCE AL: AQA, CIE, Edexcel and OCR
AP: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
University: Introductory Economics, Business and Accounting courses
Experience:
More than 7 years of experience teaching Economics, Business, and Accounting within different international curricula and assessments.
Testimonial:
“Rex always answers my Econ questions with detailed and thorough feedback. Thanks, Rex! I really appreciate it.”
--Kale Wong, St Paul's Co-Educational College
Ms. Sasha Ross
Subject Specialist - English Language & Literature and Psychology
Academic Consultant
Education:
PGCE , Early Childhood Education, Rhodes University (SA)
BA, Psychology & English Literature, Rhodes University (SA)
TEFL Certification
Curriculum:
English as a Second Language (ESL)
General English
I/GCSE: English 1st/2nd Language and English Literature
I/GCSE: Psychology
GCE AL: Psychology
IB/MYP: English
IBDP: Psychology (HL/SL)
IELTS/TOEFL
CEE (7/11/13+)
SSAT (EL/ML/UL)
Experience:
Sasha has taught first and second language speakers from the age of two-years-old to university learners. She has worked in both public schools and private institutions, therefore experienced in a multitude of exam frameworks and cultural backgrounds.
Testimonial:
“Sasha has helped me learn by not being afraid to try my best in class. She makes everything fun, and I like learning from her!”
--J.C., Britannica International School, Shanghai.
Ms. Heather Scouler
Subject Specialist - English Language & Literature, History and Psychology
Academic Consultant
Education:
MA, Social History, University of Edinburgh (UK)
MA, Psychology, University of Glasgow (UK)
CELTA, Certified
Curriculum:
IBDP: English A (SL/HL) , History(SL/HL) and Psychology
IBDP: Extended Essays (EE) , Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
I/GCSE | GCE AL: English 1st/2nd Language , History and Psychology
I/GCSE | GCE AL: Language & Literature in English
SAT Subject Test: Euro, US, World History
IELTS | TOEFL
AP: Psychology
Experience:
Over 2 years of tutorial experience across US, UK, and IB curricula
100% of I/GCSE students have achieved A or A*
Testimonial:
“I am grateful that Ms Heather helped strengthen my profile competitiveness, perfect my personal statements and encourage me in this stressful application process. Thank you for all the support and guidance!”
--N.Y., Chinese International School
Ms. Teresa Tse
Subject Specialist - Mathematics and Biology
Education:
BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Curriculum:
IBDP: Biology (SL/HL)
IBDP: BScience, Mathematics
I/GCSE | GCE AL: Biology
SAT Subject Test: Biology (E/M)
ACT: Science
SSAT: Mathematics
AP: Biology
CEE/KS3: Mathematics
Experience:
Several years’ experience teaching science and mathematics across US, UK, IB, and HKDSE curricula and assessments - with every student improving greatly.
Testimonial:
"Thanks for guiding me through the IB biology and all the concepts. It was very helpful especially for exam preparations. My understandings on the course has improved with the help from Teresa, which also aroused my interest towards science."
--Ma, CDNIS
Mr. Grigory Kravtsov
Subject Specialist - English Language & Literature
US & UK Test Preparation Specialist
Education:
MA, Journalism, The University of Hong Kong (HK)
BA, History & English, The University of Hong Kong (HK)
Curriculum:
IBDP: English (SL/HL)
IBDP: History (SL/HL)
SAT/ ACT/ SAT: Literature
I/GCSE: English
I/GCSE: History
GCE AL: Englisg Language
GCE AL: Language & Literature in English
GCE AL: History
Experience:
Over 6 years of teaching experience with local and international school students and a lifetime of personal experience growing up and studying in Hong Kong.
Testimonial:
“Grigory is a charismatic IB English tutor! He helps improve my writing and provides exam-specific skills for Paper 1 and Paper 2. I will definitely recommend Grigory to my siblings!”
-–J.P., Victoria Shanghai Academy
Ms. Heather Adams
Subject Specialist - English, Literature & ART
Education:
MA Ed., PGC TESOL, Hong Kong University (HK)
BA, Philosophy, Open University (UK)
Dip., Art & Design, High Wycombe College of Art (UK)
Curriculum:
I/GCSE: English 1st & 2nd Language
I/GCSE: English Literature
GCE AL: English Language
GCE AL: Language & Literature in English
UK Boarding Common Entrance Exam (CEE)
IBDP: English (SL/HL)
IBMYP: English
IELTS
HKDSE English
Experience:
25 years of teaching experience, with students of every age and English language level.
Testimonial:
“I got A*s for both my English Language and World Literature IGCSEs!!! It’s all thanks to Heather’s teaching and guidance.”
--Rachel K., West Island School
Mr. Prudence Mak
Subject Specialist - Mathematics
Education:
BS in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Curriculum:
AP: Calculus AB, BC and Statistics
IBDP: Mathematical Studies, Mathematics (SL/HL)
I/GCSE: Mathematics A, Futher Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics
GCE AL: Mathematics
SAT Subject Test: Mathematics 1 and 2
SAT | ACT | SSAT | ISEE: Mathematics
IBMYP | CEE: Mathematics
Experience:
With 2 years of private tutoring across a wide variety of curricula and assessments, with learners ranging from university level to primary school.
Testimonial:
"Prudence is a great teacher with heart and humour. He cares about students so it is fun and valuable learning from him!"
--R.C., Chinese International School