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• •Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Physics from the University of Toronto; Double Honours Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Waterloo
• •Over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience at the university and high school levels; former faculty member at the University of Copenhagen and visiting professor at Caltech, having mentored numerous master's and Ph.D. students; long-term focus on SSAT/SAT Math, AP/IB Math and Physics, various academic competitions, and introductory college-level course tutoring.
• •SSAT/SAT Math, AP Math and Physics, IB Math and Physics, international academic science competitions; mathematical modeling, abstract analysis, and university preparatory and introductory math and science courses.
• •Holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Toronto and an Honors double degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Waterloo; previously served on the faculty at the University of Copenhagen and was invited as a Visiting Professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), mentoring numerous master's and Ph.D. students; has served as a keynote speaker at numerous prestigious universities, international physics summer schools, and top-tier academic conferences worldwide; brings over 20 years of hands-on teaching and top-tier research experience, having successfully helped numerous students achieve outstanding results in international science competitions and standardized tests.

Mr. Michael holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Toronto, and a Double Honours Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, giving him an exceptionally solid theoretical foundation in both subjects. He has undergone systematic and rigorous scientific research training, excelling in mathematical modeling and abstract analysis. He can explain complex physics and math concepts from first principles in an accessible way, providing strong academic support for science education from middle school through university. In teaching, Mr. Michael has over 20 years of experience at universities and high schools, with a long-standing focus on physics and math. His expertise covers SSAT Math, SAT Math, AP, ACT Math and Physics, IB Math and Physics, various academic competitions, as well as university preparatory and introductory undergraduate courses. He has taught at the University of Copenhagen and served as a visiting professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), mentoring numerous master's and Ph.D. students. Familiar with the cognitive traits and common learning challenges of students at different stages, he flexibly adjusts the depth and pace of his teaching to match each student's foundation. Mr. Michael's classes emphasize conceptual understanding and logical deduction. He helps students build a systematic and complete knowledge framework through clear mathematical structures and physical intuition, rather than relying on the rote memorization of formulas. He guides students to understand the underlying logic of physical laws and mathematical methods, cultivating rigorous reasoning, problem-decomposition, and comprehensive analytical skills. This equips students with stable and transferable problem-solving abilities for high-difficulty exams and competitions. Additionally, Mr. Michael has extensive teaching and public speaking experience in the international academic community. He has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous prestigious universities, international physics summer schools, and academic conferences worldwide, demonstrating excellent presentation and instructional skills. He translates advanced academic content into clear, well-structured, and accessible language, helping students significantly improve their academic performance while fostering a long-term interest and deep understanding of physics and math.

• •Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Mathematics from SFU, along with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science for his bachelor's degree (graduated with straight A+s and Distinction honors, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33)
• •Long-term Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mathematics at SFU since 2018, tutoring multiple core university mathematics courses; served as the independent instructor for SFU's Advanced Calculus III course in 2025; possesses extensive teaching and tutoring experience covering K-12, AP (Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics), and all university levels.
• •Combinatorics, algebraic geometry, topology, number theory, and group theory; international algorithmic competitions and programming (dynamic programming, graph theory, data structures, etc.); K-12 math, AP sciences and computer science, and advanced university mathematics.
• •Graduated with straight A+s and Distinction honors, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33; published multiple papers in international mathematics journals, invited to speak at mathematical conferences in Canada and internationally, and participated in cutting-edge research projects at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Canada; achieved excellent results on international algorithmic competition platforms, possessing a profound research and practical background.

Mr. Haggai holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Mathematics from SFU, along with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science for his bachelor's degree. During his undergraduate studies, he graduated with straight A+s and was awarded Distinction; his graduate performance was equally outstanding, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33, demonstrating a solid and comprehensive foundation in mathematics and computer science. In academic research, Mr. Haggai focuses on combinatorics, algebraic geometry, topology, number theory, and group theory. He has published multiple papers in international mathematics journals and has been invited to speak at mathematical conferences in Canada and internationally. Additionally, he participated in research projects at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Canada, collaborating with international research teams on cutting-edge mathematical research, which reflects his profound academic background and research capabilities. Beyond pure mathematics research, Mr. Haggai also has an impressive track record in the algorithmic competition circle. He has consistently engaged in intensive algorithm training and programming, accumulating extensive practical experience in dynamic programming, graph theory, data structures, greedy algorithms, and backtracking algorithms, with strong logical analysis and problem-solving skills. Meanwhile, he has achieved excellent results on international algorithmic competition platforms, demonstrating solid skills in logical analysis, programming, and problem-solving. These experiences enable him to help students build systematic computational thinking and problem-solving abilities, confidently tackling various challenges from difficult coursework to future research. In teaching, Mr. Haggai has many years of university-level mathematics teaching experience. Since 2018, he has served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mathematics at SFU, tutoring courses including calculus, ordinary differential equations, complex variables, linear optimization, numerical analysis, number theory, group theory, and real analysis. In 2025, he also served as the instructor for SFU's Advanced Calculus III course, independently responsible for university-level course teaching and student mentoring. Furthermore, Mr. Haggai is highly familiar with the BC curriculum, with teaching and tutoring experience spanning from elementary school to university, including K-12 math, SSAT, SAT, IB, ACT, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, high school physics, and AP Physics. He is able to provide targeted explanations and improvement guidance tailored to students with different academic foundations. He excels at breaking down abstract and complex mathematical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand steps, helping students build complete problem-solving approaches and logical frameworks. Many students say that no matter how difficult the problem, Mr. Haggai can explain it clearly. Mr. Haggai's teaching style is rigorous, patient, and enthusiastic. He has been passionate about mathematics and logical reasoning since childhood, always believing that the core of mathematics lies in analyzing problems through rigorous thinking rather than merely memorizing formulas. Therefore, he places great emphasis on guiding students to understand "why we do it this way," helping them build genuine logical thinking skills and problem-solving frameworks. While improving grades, he is more committed to helping students understand the essence of knowledge and building true interest and confidence in STEM subjects. For these reasons, his courses are highly recognized and loved by students and parents.