YES Teachers

Dr. Luo
Founder, Chemistry
Postdoctoral researcher in Chemistry, parent of a Yale student, Secretary-General of the BC Chemistry Olympiad Association. Students under his/her guidance have swept gold medals in major international and Canadian chemistry competitions...

Dr. Wong
Math / Physics
Born and raised in the UK, holding a PhD in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge. Once worked at the European Space Center until retirement, with more than twenty years of tutoring experience.

Mr. Toews
English
Based in Vancouver, this distinguished English educator and author holds an Honors degree in English Literature and Rhetoric. With a teaching career spanning both Canada and international markets, he is renowned for his dynamic and infectious classroom presence, maintaining an impeccable 100% student satisfaction rate. He has earned a reputation among families of elite private schools—such as St. George’s—as the premier choice for English mentorship. His track record of excellence is evidenced by his students' success, with many gaining admission to world-class institutions including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Columbia.

Dr. Ai
Math / Physics
This instructor combines elite academic credentials—a Master’s from HIT and a PhD from UBC—with years of dedicated experience in competitive test preparation. Whether it is AP Calculus, AP Physics, or the BC Grade 10-12 Math curriculum, he provides students with the rigorous training needed to excel. His students consistently achieve perfect scores on international standardized tests. As a member of SPIE and a published researcher in journals like Optics Express, he brings a level of scientific rigor and analytical depth that inspires students to reach their full potential in mathematics and physics.

Mr. Sadeh
Computer Science
Graduated from UBC with a major in Bioinformatics Engineering, and once specialized in Computer Engineering in Israel. Proficient in Java, object-oriented programming, internet project development, big data analysis, etc., with more than 5 years of computer teaching experience. Currently mainly tutoring Python, Java languages and AP CS courses. With a strong sense of responsibility, good at cultivating students' interest in Coding, and gradually guiding students from entry to independent development and autonomous programming, which is deeply loved by students.

Dr. Moeen
Biology
Doctor of Medical Biotechnology, completed postdoctoral research at UBC. With more than 10 years of experience in tutoring middle school biology, IB Biology, AP Biology and other biology-related subjects...
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Mr. Milligan
Science
Honorary Bachelor of Science from Queen's University in Canada, majoring in biochemistry with minors in mathematics and statistics. Later pursued further studies at the University of Toronto in pathology, immunology and clinical biochemistry, cognitive neural plasticity and neuropsychology, with an extremely wide range of involvement in the scientific field. Has served as the director of the science department in multiple institutions and schools, and has more than 15 years of teaching experience in science subjects such as mathematics (main), chemistry (main), physics, and biology at the secondary school level. Previous students have successfully enrolled in prestigious universities such as Harvard University, Queen's University, and the University of Toronto.

Mr. McGuire
English
A local English teacher in Vancouver, graduated from the English major of UBC, with more than 20 years of in-school English teaching experience, familiar with various English programs, and a generalist in liberal arts...

Ms. Wu
Economics
Master of Business from LTU, graduated from SFU with a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology. With years of experience in tutoring first-year university economics, AP Microeconomics, and AP Macroeconomics, he/she enables students to apply what they have learned in practice.

Dr. Hernandez
History/Spanish/Human Geography
PhD in Spanish Language Studies from UBC, with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History. During the PhD study at UBC, he/she served as a teaching assistant, research assistant and other positions...

Mr. Acosta Valenzuela
Chemistry / Biology
A biology/chemistry teacher with over 10 years of rich teaching experience. He majored in biochemical engineering. His teaching style emphasizes the combination of practice and theory, aiming to cultivate students' critical thinking and scientific inquiry abilities.

Mr. Hashemi
Chemistry / Math
PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from UBC. During his PhD studies at UBC, he actively participated in designing and guiding multiple experimental projects, achieving numerous honors and accomplishments. With solid professional knowledge and teaching experience, he helps students understand and master the latest problem-solving methods and approaches, while cultivating their interest in learning. His excellent communication skills enable students to quickly immerse themselves in the learning process, and the high-efficiency classroom teaching is deeply loved by students.

Mr. Sethi
Math / Physics
Master of Biochemical Engineering from UBC, with years of tutoring experience in middle school mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Able to adopt different teaching methods and strategies according to students' diverse situations and needs. Good at interacting with students, actively communicating with them to understand their needs and concerns, and helping students achieve better academic performance.

Dr. Han
Chemistry
PhD in Chemistry from SFU. Former university professor in China, having published dozens of papers, engaged in chemistry education for over 30 years, with rich teaching experience in AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry, SAT Chemistry, and chemistry competitions.

Mr. Kamin
English
As a UBC English Literature graduate and a published novelist, Mr. Kamin brings the art of storytelling to life in the classroom. He bridges the gap between academic study and creative practice, sharing the "secrets" of professional writing with the next generation of authors. Known for his infectious energy, he encourages students to explore their individual styles and think outside the box, opening a wider window into the world of literature. He is an inspiring guide for any student looking to transform their ideas into compelling prose.

Ms. Moradinik
Chemistry
PhD in Chemical Engineering from UBC, with rich teaching experience in the field of chemistry. As a teaching and laboratory assistant for multiple chemistry courses, the teacher specializes in middle school chemistry, course arrangement, and providing targeted tutoring for students. In the current curriculum design, the teacher uses the experimental equipment prepared by us to conduct operable and safe experiments.
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Mr. Znamiroski
Physics
Master of Physics from the University of Manitoba. After graduation, worked as an assistant researcher at the university, and later as a laboratory researcher in the Department of Physics. Has been long engaged in physics...

Dr. Ye
Biology
Currently conducting postdoctoral research at Stanford, having participated in research at UBC and UC San Francisco. Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Master's degree in Chinese Materia Medica, and PhD from UBC. With many years of tutoring experience in Biology and Chemistry, guiding students with the most professional standards.

Dr. Bahrini
Statistics
Has obtained master's degrees in engineering and applied mathematics from three prestigious universities: UBC, Kansas State University, and KN Toosi University of Technology. During the academic period, served as a teaching assistant for courses such as Probability Theory...

Mr. Clark
English
A renowned orator, Hollywood visual effects artist, and animation designer. A gold medalist of the National Prose Speech Competition, he/she has won awards in more than 80 major speech contests during high school and university. With nearly a decade of teaching experience at YES, he/she possesses extensive expertise in ELL instruction and speech competition coaching. English courses incorporate impromptu debates to cultivate students' logical thinking and on-the-spot public speaking skills, enjoying great popularity among students.

C. Heno
French
A native French speaker with over 20 years of French teaching experience, proficient in the BC French curriculum. He/she comprehensively helps students improve in listening, speaking, reading and writing, addressing the common challenge of "difficulty in speaking" for many students!

Mr. Bassan
English
With a Master's degree in Educational Studies from UBC, he has also passed the BC Provincial Teacher Licensure Examination and has long-term internship experience in public schools in Vancouver and Richmond. He specializes in teaching academic writing, writing skills, and interpretive reading, bringing rich experience to his instruction. His expertise lies in social, cultural, and political issues in education. He possesses excellent communication and tutoring skills, enabling him to provide effective support for students' academic and personal development.

R. Bakshi
History
Bachelor and Master degrees from Canadian universities, and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Specialized in teaching AP, IB, and A-LEVEL history courses...

H. Willeumier
English
A local English teacher, writer and poet in Canada, graduated from UBC, proficient in multiple languages, with 30 years of English teaching experience. He/she has been dedicated to creative writing activities...

R. Kaushik
Science
With over 12 years of rich frontline teaching experience, having taught in diverse environments in Canada and India, currently pursuing an MBA and serving as a counselor at UCW...

J. Miller
English
Graduated from the English Department of the University of Toronto with a master's degree in English from York University. Holding a permanent teaching certificate and being a Vancouver-certified ESL teacher, he/she has 14 years of teaching experience in primary and secondary schools. He/she has published many poems and essays that have won national awards.

A. Suarez
Spanish
Bachelor of Journalism, Master's degrees in Social Anthropology and Education, graduated from UBC. With over 10 years of teaching experience in Spanish, English, as well as TOEFL and IELTS.
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Mr. Jiang
History
An experienced history teacher, who specializes in teaching AP History courses. He has participated in the International History Olympiad and won a gold medal, and has also achieved numerous awards in other history competitions. These remarkable achievements not only demonstrate his in-depth understanding of and passion for history, but also enable him to provide students with a richer historical perspective and unique learning experiences.
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Ms. Li
Biology / Chemistry
Graduated with a master's degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from UBC, and holds dual bachelor's degrees in Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences. He/she has rich knowledge reserve and teaching experience in the field of biology, and is very familiar with local high school biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics subjects in Canada. Good at interacting with students and stimulating their learning passion and desire, the teaching style is relaxed and interesting, which is very popular among students.
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Ms. Habibi
Biology
Ms. Habibi possesses a distinguished academic pedigree, holding a research-based Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and a Master of Biotechnology from California State University. With over two years of experience in advanced biology instruction and tutoring, she is not only expertly versed in the BC provincial curriculum and AP Biology standards but also boasts valuable experience in coaching students for Biology Olympiads. Leveraging her frontline research background at institutions like the BC Cancer Research Centre, Ms. Habibi is dedicated to integrating rigorous scientific inquiry, experimental design, and data analysis into her teaching. She is the ideal mentor to unlock your child’s potential and drive breakthroughs in competitive biology.
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Y. Wang
Math
Graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, and a minor in Economics, and a Master's in Computer Vision from University College London. With years of teaching experience in mathematics and computer science ranging from basic courses to AP and IB, previous students have achieved excellent results and successfully entered top universities worldwide.

Dr. Zheng
Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xiamen University; Master of Engineering in Molecular Toxicology; Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Toxicology from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Having worked in scientific research at the State Oceanic Administration...
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S. Wang
Arts
With an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Art and International Relations History from the University of Toronto and a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from Harvard University, the teacher has a profound professional background...
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T. Lkhagva
Psychology
With a Bachelor of Psychology from UBC, he/she minored in International Relations and received a substantial university scholarship during studies. After graduation, he/she worked at UBC...
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Ms. Wang
Math
Bachelor and Master of Engineering Science from UBC, with participation in many high-tech project researches during the academic period. Extremely proficient in teaching students to understand and master mathematics...
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H. Yun
Math
Bachelor of Mathematics from UBC, holding a teaching certificate in British Columbia (BC). With nearly a decade of experience in tutoring middle school/IB mathematics, AP Calculus, and mathematics competition courses...
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Mr. Stewart
Psychology
Mr. Stewart is a dedicated Psychology educator with a robust academic foundation and extensive clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Toronto, a background that enables him to seamlessly integrate authoritative theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies. His professional journey includes providing critical stress management and mental health support for youth at the BC Crisis Centre. With years of experience as a youth mentor, Mr. Stewart excels at guiding students to apply psychological insights to their daily lives, empowering them to navigate developmental challenges with a positive and resilient mindset.
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Mr. Sharma
Math / Physics
Master of Structural and Seismic Engineering from UBC, with a deep passion for teaching. Having 7 years of off-campus teaching experience, he/she is familiar with the course contents of physics and mathematics from primary school to university...
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Mr. Rahman
科学
A graduate of UBC Sauder, Mr. Rahman brings a unique analytical perspective to STEM education. He excels at making complex math and science concepts engaging by showing students how they apply to the real world. With a proven track record as a Head Teaching Assistant for more than 700 students, he has a talent for guiding learners through challenging material and helping them develop structured problem-solving strategies. His own academic excellence—highlighted by the Outstanding International Student Award—drives his passion for helping students master the logic behind the numbers and achieve top results in AP and IB exams.
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Ms. Ellioun
Math / Physics
PhD from UBC, specializing in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering. During my academic years, I achieved certain accomplishments in the research field and developed profound insights into new technologies and experimental methods. My educational philosophy is rooted in inspiring and motivating students' curiosity, dedicated to providing them with an open learning environment. In this environment, they can freely ask questions, explore, and grow. I encourage students to collaborate in teams to cultivate their communication and leadership skills. Meanwhile, I also attach importance to fostering students' critical thinking, enabling them to find innovative solutions to complex problems.
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Ms. Avesh
法语
A distinguished educator and scholar with over 9 years of expertise in the education sector, she brings a wealth of specialized knowledge to her students. As a certified DELF examiner and an experienced TEF/TCF Canada exam mentor, she provides students with an unparalleled strategic advantage in test preparation. A fluently bilingual communicator in English and French, she employs a student-centric pedagogical approach, focusing on tailored curricula and motivational techniques to ensure every learner reaches their specific academic milestones.
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Dr. Mohammadi
Chemistry
PhD in Chemistry, with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry. The teacher has many years of experience in tutoring Chemistry, excelling in simplifying complex concepts and making boring knowledge interesting.
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Mr. Ahmadian
Biology
A master graduate from UCR with a pharmacist background, familiar with AP Biology teaching. He/She has rich medical knowledge and practical experience, and is proficient in medical subjects such as pharmacology and biochemistry...
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Mr. Rodriguez
Biology
The teacher has an in-depth understanding of the AP curriculum system, with professional expertise covering viral genomics, microbiome research, and bioinformatics. Having studied and conducted research at UBC and Vanderbilt, he has accumulated extensive knowledge in laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, and environmental biology. With this background, Teacher Axel is able to provide students with comprehensive AP Biology course instruction and exam tutoring.
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Mr. Saali
Math / Physics
Graduated with a postgraduate degree in biochemical engineering from UBC, possessing rich tutoring experience in advanced mathematics and physics. Specialized in developing students' independent problem-solving thinking, guiding them to quickly find multiple problem-solving approaches and skillfully apply mathematical formulas to practice problems. Meanwhile, through a relaxed and interactive teaching method, the learning efficiency has been significantly improved.
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G. Wang
Science / Economics
A dual degree holder in Science/Economics and Politics from UBC, a native local, familiar with the BC provincial education syllabus. Good at adapting teaching methods to students' aptitudes through communication, regulating classroom atmosphere to boost learning enthusiasm, and deeply loved by students. Expert in tutoring secondary school social and science courses, as well as AP/IB and university-level Econ courses.
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Mr. Chen
Math
Bachelor of Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, Master of Engineering from UBC. During college, all calculus-related courses taken achieved scores of 96+; with many years of calculus teaching experience. The teaching style is rigorous, requiring students to clarify problem-solving steps and maintain clear logic when practicing. Able to help students efficiently absorb disassembled knowledge points and enhance their academic capabilities.
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Ms. Formosa
English
A senior AP English teacher with extensive teaching and editing experience in English and AP courses. She graduated from the Creative Writing program at UBC and specializes in teaching AP English Language and English Literature. With a solid academic background, the teacher emphasizes providing students with structured feedback and support in her teaching to help them enhance their writing skills and literary comprehension.
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S. Ding
Science
He completed his studies in Health Science at the University of Washington. He has been tutoring and teaching Science courses for Grades 7-10 for 4 years. With professional teaching experience and a unique teaching style, he fully stimulates students' curiosity and desire to explore the mysterious field of science. He is good at tapping into students' inner potential, enabling them to grow rapidly.
