From Math Olympiad Champion to PSLE Math Mentor: Meet Teacher Ma Zhangchi

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From Math Olympiad Champion to PSLE Math Mentor: Meet Teacher Ma Zhangchi

"Education is not just about passing knowledge; it's about inspiring curiosity and building confidence to solve challenges beyond the classroom."

Graduated in Computer Science from Murdoch University. Studied for Math Olympiad and won several first-place titles during primary school. Coming from a family of math teachers, Teacher Ma gained teaching experience as a teaching assistant during college. He teaches PSLE Math. He prioritizes clarity and encourages active engagement and he is dedicated to guiding students toward their highest potential in the PSLE Math exam.

Education:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science), Murdoch University

Teaching Experience:
Started as a teaching assistant at Kangaroo.Study (KS) during his college years and inspired by KS's unique teaching standards, Teacher Ma has already been promoted to a teacher at the Learning Center where he developed his skills and passion for teaching.

Key Role:

Lead PSLE Teacher at Kangaroo.Study, focusing on preparing Primary 5 and 6 students for success in PSLE Mathematics.

Hobbies and Interests:
He has a keen appreciation for stories with rich world-building, such as Dune, Attack on Titan, and Harry Potter. Growing up in a highly competitive academic environment, he explored various activities, including piano (1 year), tennis (1 year), martial arts, Peking opera, oil painting, calligraphy, and competitive mathematics. Among these pursuits, mathematics and oil painting have remained his enduring passions.

Why Teach at Kangaroo.Study?

“First of all, my father is one of the top math Olympiad coaches in China, which has been a great source of inspiration for me. Kangaroo.Study offers an incredible environment for professional growth. The development of teachers here is visibly rapid, transforming someone like me—who initially understood math but didn't know how to teach—into an excellent math teacher.”

Feedback From Parents:

Comments From Colleagues:

• “Teacher Ma is a highly engaging and humorous educator who creates a positive and enjoyable learning environment. His exceptional sense of responsibility is evident in his commitment to continuously refining his lessons, dedicating time to perfecting his teaching methods.” - Teacher Jay
  
  
• “He is also incredibly supportive and always willing to assist colleagues and students alike. His positivity and proactive approach to teamwork make him a pleasure to work with and an asset to any educational setting.”- Teacher Yuxian
  

• "Teacher Ma Zhangchi is patient and considerate when communicating with students, always willing to answer their questions. In the classroom, he is energetic and passionate, earning the admiration and affection of many students.” - Teacher ZhangTao
  

For additional details about Teacher Ma, feel free to scan the QR code to reach out to him directly. Teacher Ma looks forward to engaging with parents and collaborating in nurturing the development and well-being of your children.