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Ph.D. Math Tutor | AMC 8/10/12, AP Calculus & Acceleration
Shu L.

1,006 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65
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About Shu


Bio

Hi, I’m Shu! I help students master complex mathematical concepts, build lasting confidence, and excel in competitive exams, course acceleration, and standardized testing. Whether your goal is top performance in competition math, testing out of courses to skip ahead, or mastering advanced school curricula, I provide the structured scaffolding needed to turn confusion into clarity.

I hold a Ph.D. in Operations Research and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (4.0...

Hi, I’m Shu! I help students master complex mathematical concepts, build lasting confidence, and excel in competitive exams, course acceleration, and standardized testing. Whether your goal is top performance in competition math, testing out of courses to skip ahead, or mastering advanced school curricula, I provide the structured scaffolding needed to turn confusion into clarity.

I hold a Ph.D. in Operations Research and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (4.0 GPA), along with a B.S. in Engineering from Tsinghua University. A two-time 1st Prize Winner in the National High School and Middle School Mathematics Competitions in China and a perfect GRE Math scorer (800/800), I bring extensive experience as a former university mathematics instructor and high school teacher mentoring middle school, high school, and undergraduate students.

My tutoring covers competition math (AMC 8/10/12 for AIME qualification, MATHCOUNTS), standardized tests and APs (SAT/ACT Math, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Precalculus), course acceleration and testing out, and advanced coursework through Multivariable Calculus.

I believe math feels difficult only when students lack the right structural approach. I deconstruct abstract theorems into intuitive, step-by-step logic so students understand why formulas work rather than relying on rote memorization. Using digital whiteboards and clear visual diagramming, I make abstract concepts and geometric proofs intuitive.

As both an educator and a parent, I understand the discipline required for high-level STEM success. I personally guided my children through rapid acceleration—from testing out of high school courses to enter AP Precalculus in 9th grade, to passing the MIT Advanced Standing Exam (ASE) in Multivariable Calculus (18.02).

I tailor every session to the student's individual pace and goals. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule an initial session!


Education

Tsinghua University
Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhD

Additional Languages

Mandarin Chinese

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AMC (Competition math)

AMC (Competition math)

I hold a master’s degree in mathematics (4.0 GPA) and a Ph.D. in Operations Research from UW–Madison. After winning two National First Prizes in math competitions in China, I earned direct admission to Tsinghua University. I coach MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8/10/12 students across the United States, helping motivated learners build deep intuition for AIME qualification. My lessons deconstruct complex contest problems into intuitive, visual logic rather than relying on rote formulas.
Calculus

Calculus

I have extensive experience teaching single-variable and multivariable calculus. My students have consistently earned scores of 5 on the AP Calculus AB and BC exams and have successfully passed college-level calculus courses.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Prealgebra
Precalculus
SAT Math
Statistics
Trigonometry
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Clear and concise tutor

Shu is helping my 10th grader daughter prepare for precalc for the upcoming school year. She provides us a link to a precalc book that we can learn during the summer sessions. Shu gets to the topic right away with clear and concise tutoring method. We aill be taking weekly sessions with Shu during the summer.

Christine, 10 lessons with Shu

Outstanding Tutoring Experience with Shu

Wyzant has been an absolute blessing for my granddaughter, Rain, this school year, and Shu was truly exceptional. At the beginning of the year, Rain was completely lost in Geometry and made an F on her first test. Through Shu's patience, knowledge, encouragement, and ability to teach in a way Rain could truly understand, everything changed. Shu not only helped Rain with her grades, but helped Rain build her confidence and understanding of the material. Over the course of this year, Rain went from struggling tremendously to earning an A in the class and scoring the 2nd highest score on the EOC as a level 5. That kind of growth speaks volumes about Shu's dedication and teaching ability. Shu is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, patience, and gifted at explaining difficult concepts in a way that finally clicks. She went above and beyond to make sure Rain truly learned the material instead of just memorizing it. I am beyond grateful for the impact Shu has had on Rain's education and confidence. I cannot recommend Shu highly enough to any parent looking for a tutor who genuinely changes a student's academic path and belief in themselves. She made all the difference for my granddaughter.

Marie, 33 lessons with Shu

Excellent tutor

Shu is patient and great at explaining statistics concepts while giving examples. Math isn’t my strong suit and she breaks down the problems so I can follow along by listening and providing visual tools to work along side with her.

Jamie, 10 lessons with Shu

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

After 2 months of lessons with Shu, I gained confidence in my mathematical abilities and was able to score 100 on my Algebra 2 final exam! She helped me expand my knowledge so that I would always have the resources to solve any problem, and she always thoroughly explained all problems as well as any questions I had.

Pier, 39 lessons with Shu

Knowledgeable and nice tutor

My 10th grade daughter had difficult time with her Honors Geometry class. We tried few tutors from Wyzant without improvement. When my daughter met Shu for the first lesson, she felt different and felt more confident. My daughter did six more one hour lessons with Shu and she received her best grade since the start of the semester. Shu was very patient and knowledgeable. We’ll definitely ask her for additional tutoring next semester.

Luke, 6 lessons with Shu

Incredible tutor!

We have had Ms. Shu tutor my boys for 10-20 lessons. She is patient with kids and understands math at a deep level. I believe she can be a good tutor for them for years to come. We are satisfied with the improvement both boys have shown in their math.

Sau, 68 lessons with Shu

Knowledgeable and helpfull

We are pretty happy to find Shu to help our 12 year old daughter prepare for her Math count competition. Shu knows her material and can explain clearly. She knows how to teach through example, walked our daughter through problem solving step by step, provides suggestions and ask questions to ensure that the student truly understand how to solve the problem. As parents whom are in engineering field and have not touches Middle school or High school math for a long time, we are glad to have Shu help our daughter with math and will continue lesson with Shu for a long while.

David, 39 lessons with Shu

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She is a very good tutor. She has extensive knowledge on calculus and explains things very clearly. My daughter likes her a lot. She is also very patient and kind.

Lilly, 20 lessons with Shu

Great lesson

Shu is a great Calc BC tutor—she explains things clearly and really helps make the material easier to follow. I’ve found our sessions helpful and supportive.

Tara, 2 lessons with Shu
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