Tutor Code: T19000

XU RUNCHEN

Gender: Male Tutor
Qualification: University
Name of the University: Shanghai University
Qualification Achieved in which Major: bachelor of civil engineering
Grades: 84.9/100
Graduated Year: 2026
Type of Tutor: Others
Experience (in year): 3 - 5 Years
Experience and Dedication: Awards & Skills • Second Prize, National Undergraduate Structural Design Competition • Second Prize, Provincial Chinese Essay Competition (“Yuwen Bao Cup”) • Provincial Merit Award, Ye Shengtao Cup Essay Competition • Silver Award, University-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition • Guitar: Grade 7 (Amateur) • Chinese Hard-pen Calligraphy: Grade 5 International Experience & English Communication I have international study experience and spent six months as an exchange student at the University of Lisbon in Portugal, from August last year to February this year. During my exchange, I studied and communicated in an international academic environment and developed strong confidence in communicating with professors and students from different cultural backgrounds. I have also received an offer to pursue a Master’s degree at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. With my experience studying abroad and preparing for standardized English examinations, I am highly confident in my English communication skills and can communicate effectively with international teachers and students. Tutoring Experience 1. English Bridging Support for Junior-to-Senior High School Transition Provided summer English tutoring for a student transitioning from junior high school to senior high school. Systematically reviewed and strengthened key grammar concepts and introduced high-school reading question types. The student scored 131 in their first English examination after entering high school and reported a significantly smoother transition to high-school English. 2. Targeted English Improvement for a Senior High School Student Tutored a Grade 10 student with a focus on reading comprehension and cloze tests. Incorporated IELTS reading techniques for long-sentence analysis, logical reasoning, and efficient information extraction. After one semester, the student’s English score improved from around 100 to 110+, with their class ranking improving by approximately 10 places. 3. Mathematics Improvement for a Grade 7 Student Tutored a Grade 7 student in mathematics, focusing on strengthening fundamental concepts, problem-solving strategies, and logical thinking. The student’s score improved from around 85 to a stable 93, while their willingness to study independently also increased noticeably. 4. Short-term Intensive Holiday Tutoring Provided two weeks of intensive mathematics tutoring during the winter vacation for a Grade 7 student. Identified and systematically reviewed weak areas from the previous semester and designed targeted practice accordingly. The student achieved 96 in the mathematics examination after returning to school, showing a clear improvement compared with the previous final examination. 5. Academic Enrichment for a Student from Shanghai No. 1 Middle School Provided mathematics tutoring for a student from Shanghai No. 1 Middle School (市西中学), focusing on both comprehensive mathematical ability and examination techniques. The student’s performance was consistently maintained at around 95, and the parents provided positive feedback on the tutoring. Tutoring Strengths • Strong communication skills: Able to explain concepts clearly, create a relaxed classroom atmosphere, and build trust with students. • Method-focused teaching: Emphasize understanding and problem-solving strategies rather than rote memorization. My typical approach combines explanation, structured review, and extension exercises to improve learning efficiency. • Long-term learning perspective: My own experience covers the Chinese high school and university entrance examinations, IELTS, and GRE, allowing me to provide students with not only subject-specific support but also longer-term study planning. • Broad academic strengths: With experience in both academic competitions and essay-writing competitions, I can provide support in Chinese composition and humanities-related skills, as well as mathematics and analytical thinking.
Commitment and Other Details:
Preferred Locations for Assignments: West (Jurong West)
Available Time Slots:
Mon (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm)
Tues (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm)
Wed (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm)
Thur (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm)
Fri (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm)
Sat (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Sun (9 am – 12 pm - 12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Level & Subject: Preschool (Chinese)
Lower Primary (Chinese)
Upper Primary (Chinese)
Lower Secondary (Chinese)
Upper Secondary (Chinese)
IP (Chinese)