Shuo is an experienced academic support professional with over two decades of experience preparing students for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Toxicology from MIT and a Master of Arts in Writing for Screen and Television from USC. Despite her background in science, Shuo has always maintained a love for the arts, including singing and playing the violin. She has also pursued a career in acting and writing. In addition to her academic support work, Shuo has worked as a mentor to high school students and an ESL and literacy coach for new immigrants. Currently, she works as an admissions advisor, helping students and families select and apply to high schools and colleges. As a tutor with Hayutin, Shuo helps students with math through AP Calculus, biology through AP, chemistry, physics, Spanish 1 & 2, English, writing, and ISEE test prep and essential test-taking skills. Additionally, Shuo is an experienced Executive Functioning coach who helps students improve study skills, time management, organization, and planning. In her free time, she enjoys reading tarot cards and learning about astrology.

 

We Asked, Shuo Answered 

  • What is one of your fundamental beliefs about education?

    I believe that learning is one of our major purposes in life. And my job as a teacher is to inspire a love of learning and fearless exploration of the world.

  • What is your favorite subject to teach and why?

    I love teaching standardized tests (ISEE, ACT, SAT) because I think most students see them as something really scary and unconquerable. But in reality, these tests are fairly formulaic, the same year after year. And I think once I show students it is something they can conquer, a big weight is lifted off their shoulders and they aren't scared of the tests anymore. I love that moment when students change the way they look at the world -- to see what was previously impossible as possible.

  • Share an anecdote about a time your student hit a wall and how the student overcame it.

    I had a student who had a lot of problems conceptualizing math word problems. It was when I started picking up actual objects and demonstrating the word problem to him that I realized that he actually wasn't able to visualize anything. But once he was able to feel the word problems in his hands, he understood them!
     

  • What makes Hayutin different?

    They are truly some of the nicest and most caring people I've worked with.

  • What is the favorite thing you've learned from a student?

    The birds of South America.

  • Other than education, what is something you are passionate about?

    I am passionate about protecting the environment and environmental justice. We only have one Earth.

  • What’s the book on your nightstand you are dying to read?

    Salt Houses by Hala Alyan

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