Maths tutor & more · Cyncoed
Yi
GCSE & A-level Maths,Physics and Chemistry Tutor, Graduated from Trinity Collegue, University of Cambridge
Maths tutor & more · Cyncoed
GCSE & A-level Maths,Physics and Chemistry Tutor, Graduated from Trinity Collegue, University of Cambridge
About
I graduated from Trinity College, the University of Cambridge, where I received a BA and MA degree in Natural Science (NatSci). For AS and A Level, I achieved 5 A*s in mathematics, further mathematics, physics, chemistry and Chinese, and A grade in AS economics. For Physics, I have achieved full UMS marks for all written papers. In 2011, I was the 32rd in British Mathematics Olympiad in UK. In addition, I received gold certificates in Senior Maths Challenges in both 2010 and 2011. Furthermore, I received the silver certificate in British Physics Olympiad in 2010.
I have been tutoring through First Tutor since 2015 with all five-star reviews. One of my 2024/2025 student achieved full UMS for 8 out of 9 papers she did for her AS*. Within the past 8 Years, I have helped 15 students receive offers from Oxbridge in total, within which two are Welsh students and one of them got into Trinity College Cambridge in 2017. In January 2026, two of my students received offers from Cambridge to study NatSci in Pembroke College and Newnham College. Experienced with teaching Dyslexic students. One of my students took a gap year and became my full-time student, he finished A Level Physics with me within one year and received conditional offer from Oxford to read Chemistry.
My approach is more focused on the exam-based training and University Interviews. By digging into the reason why each question was asked and then reveal the core knowledge beside each question, I believe this approach will give my tutees the best understanding of the knowledge and will help my tutees be able to 'communicate' with examiners by doing a paper. By utilising this approach into my daily study, I have completed my A-levels in 2011 (ranked Top 1st) and successfully enrolled in Trinity College, Cambridge. I owe my success to this approach and want to share that with all my tutees.
£50–£70/hr · 4 subjects · 11 levels
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
- Mandarin Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Natural Sciences Certificate checked · University of Cambridge · 2015 University of Cambridge · 2015 Certificate checked
- MA (Hons) Natural Sciences Certificate checked · University of Cambridge · 2019 University of Cambridge · 2019 Certificate checked
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- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Olivia
Yi is a wonderful tutor! She helped Renee with her Cambridge interview prep and was so professional and caring! Renee has learned so much from her. Would recommend Yi to anyone who needs help with Math, Physics or Oxbridge preparation!
- Mar 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Ava
Yi has been so helpful and relatable. She has helped with confidence and understanding. She is patient, and very open to questions. Really good 1-to-1 sessions. Would highly recommend.
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Lateef
Yi Xu has been tutoring our son for a few months now. Our son has found it easy to communicate and engage with Yi. She is very knowledgeable and an excellent tutor.
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Chris
She is very kind and enthusiastic. Found the group sessions helpful towards gaining a better understanding of overall topics. Individual sessions were especially useful for solving repeat issues/struggles and learning how to answer difficult exam questions.
- Jul 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
patsy
Yi xu is a dedicated teacher committed to help our son make progress in learning mandarin. She is patient and prepares well with relevant materials at each lesson. She is a great teacher !
- Jan 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Sajitha
Yi is an excellent teacher. She taught my daughter maths GCSC. She helped my daughter achieve A star. My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Yi. She gave her lots of questions to practice. We strongly recommend Yi as a tutor.
- May 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Thomas
Yi replied
Thx, Tom:)
- Feb 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Sian
Yi is very easy to deal with. Just had the first two hour session and my son is very pleased and already more confident. Yi is professional and fully prepares for the sessions. Would highly recommend.