Cole Kwok
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Cole Kwok
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Cole - Know your tutor
My experience when I first started tutoring was heavily focused on improving my students’ grades. Looking back, I realized this approach was ultimately unfruitful because it did not truly benefit my students in the long term. My mindset at the time was that if my students achieved higher grades, I could use those results to strengthen my reputation as a tutor within the community. As a result, I focused heavily on teaching students how to answer the exact questions they were given through memorization and repetition. There is little value in teaching a concept if a student cannot apply that same knowledge to a slightly different question that uses the same underlying principles. What ended up happening was that my students were able to achieve high scores on their exams, but afterward they quickly forgot the material and struggled to apply their understanding to unfamiliar problems. That experience completely changed my philosophy as an educator. My goal when tutoring students is no longer simply to help them achieve high grades. My goal is for them to genuinely learn and understand what they are studying. Once students understand the reasoning behind concepts and can confidently apply their knowledge to homework, exams, and new situations, strong grades naturally follow as a result. Because of this, I do not follow a strictly repetitive “Kumon-style” approach to teaching. I do not believe there is value in assigning endless questions simply for the sake of repetition. Instead, I focus on identifying where a student is struggling, breaking difficult concepts into manageable pieces, and giving additional practice only when it is genuinely needed to reinforce understanding and confidence.
Cole graduated from Simon Fraser University
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Cole also teaches
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus
Calculus 2
College Algebra
Mathematics concepts taught by Cole
The Student and Tutor reviewed AP Biology Unit 8 (Ecology) concepts, including energy flow, nutrient cycles (nitrogen and carbon), population dynamics, and ecological interactions, due to an upcoming exam. They also addressed AP Statistics Unit 1 by practicing interpreting categorical data displays like segmented bar graphs and mosaic plots, and understanding statistical associations. The Student plans to send additional study materials for upcoming quizzes.
Nitrogen Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Population Growth & Density Factors
Life History Strategies (Survivorship & R/K Selection)
Visualizing Categorical Data & Association
The Student and Tutor reviewed core concepts in statistical studies, including definitions of population, sample, census, categorical and quantitative variables, observational and experimental studies, and prospective and retrospective studies. They worked through several practice questions to identify and classify these elements within different research scenarios. The Student also discussed plans for an upcoming AP Biology exam, intending to review notes and bring specific questions to the next session.
Limitations and Bias in Studies
Prospective vs. Retrospective Studies
Observational Studies vs. Experiments
Population
Sample
and Census
Categorical vs. Quantitative Variables
The Student and Tutor reviewed various mathematics topics, including probability with marbles and coin flips, percentage calculation for tips, map scales and ratios, and computing total pay with overtime rates. The Student actively practiced solving problems in these areas, and the Tutor plans to send additional practice questions for the Student to work on independently before their exam tomorrow, offering support via chat.
Unit Analysis for Problem Solving
Mental Math for 1.5x Multiplications & Fractions
Overtime Pay Calculation
Ratios and Proportions (Scaling)
Calculating Percentages
Probability Fundamentals
Student and Tutor reviewed algebraic simplification techniques, practicing factoring and combining rational expressions. The session then introduced the concept of standard deviation, covering its definition, visual representation, and step-by-step calculation. The Student received easy practice questions on standard deviation for homework, with a plan to tackle more complex problems and further statistical topics in the next lesson.
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Standard Deviation: Measuring Data Spread
Understanding Summation Notation (Σ)
Calculating Standard Deviation Step-by-Step
Student and Tutor reviewed key AP Biology concepts, including the I-squared strategy and graph interpretation using an experiment on the P-53 gene and gamma radiation. They discussed the P-53 protein's role in the cell cycle and gene function, and practiced interpreting population growth data from a text-only problem. The Tutor also introduced the Simpsons Diversity Index as a measure of biodiversity, and follow-up was planned for the upcoming statistics class homework.
I² Strategy for Graph & Data Interpretation
Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables
P-53 Protein
Cell Cycle
and DNA Damage
Alleles and Functional Impact
Population Growth Models
Simpson's Diversity Index (D)
The Student and Tutor reviewed key mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, and algebraic word problems, applying them to ASVAB-style questions. They practiced converting fractions to a common denominator, calculating percentage increases, and solving for total capacity in a multi-step fraction problem. The Tutor will provide practice questions and instructional videos, with a follow-up session planned to prepare the Student for an upcoming exam.
Solving Percentage Word Problems (Higher/Lower)
Decimal Multiplication using Whole Numbers
Visualizing and Solving Fractional Capacity Problems
Fraction Operations: Subtraction and Division
Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) for Fractions
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