Yingzi Ye
Math Tutoring
Patient. Structured. Human-centered.

I work with students who need more than fast explanations—students who need space, visual clarity, and someone who will not give up on them when the material gets hard.

Middle school → early college Algebra · Geometry · Precalculus Calculus · Applied Statistics Neurodivergent-friendly Visual & structured materials

I currently tutor students in the Bay Area and design printable visual materials for families and classrooms through my small studio, Funify Math.

About my background

Education. B.A. in Applied Mathematics (Data Science), UC Berkeley.

Current. M.B.A. in Business Data Analytics, Sofia University.

Experience. 8+ years of tutoring, from middle school foundations to university-level courses, including students who are anxious about math or who have had difficult classroom experiences.

Teaching philosophy

Many of my students are bright and thoughtful, but feel that math “moved too fast” for them at some point. My work is to slow the subject down, rebuild structure, and give them a way of seeing that makes sense for their brains.

Every student builds their own map

I do not assume that any topic is “obvious.” I start by understanding how a student currently sees the problem—what they notice, what they skip, and what confuses them.

  • Make the structure of problems visible, not hidden.
  • Break big ideas into stable, reusable pieces.
  • Use examples that feel real and kind, not trick-based.

Students are invited to ask “small” questions and to say “I don’t get it” without apology. In my experience, those are the questions that change everything.

Designed for different kinds of brains

I frequently work with neurodivergent students and students who find traditional lecture-style teaching overwhelming. For them, I rely on:

  • clean, uncluttered visuals and step-by-step layouts
  • consistent language for key ideas (not changing terms every week)
  • quiet, focused sessions that move at a sustainable pace
Many of the printable flashcards and visual tools I design started as one-time supports for specific students who needed a gentler way into the material.

What I teach

I work with students from middle school through early college, as well as adult learners returning to quantitative coursework.

Middle school / Pre-algebra
  • Fractions, ratios, and proportional reasoning
  • Foundations of negative numbers and equations
  • Word problems and problem translation
High school
  • Algebra 1 & 2
  • Geometry (proofs, similarity, trigonometry basics)
  • Precalculus & trigonometry
  • Introductory statistics
College / bridge
  • Calculus (single-variable)
  • Applied statistics and data literacy
  • Study skills for quantitative courses
Homework support Concept review Exam preparation Long-term skill building

How sessions work

Session format

Location
I primarily work with students in person in the Bay Area. For families further away, I occasionally offer online sessions when it is a good fit.
Before each session
I ask families to share recent class materials (syllabus, worksheets, past tests). I review these in advance and prepare problems that target specific gaps or upcoming topics.
During sessions
We move between:
  • clarifying what the teacher or textbook is asking,
  • building a clean visual or step-by-step structure,
  • working through examples together, then alone.
Between sessions
I often leave a small number of focused practice problems—not busywork, but carefully chosen questions that reinforce the exact structure we just built.

For families

Communication
I regularly send brief updates after sessions, especially when a student has a major test coming up or when we are rebuilding core skills from earlier grades.
Students with anxiety around math
Many of my students arrive feeling they are “just bad at math.” Part of my work is helping them see that most of their difficulties have structural explanations—not personal failings—and giving them early wins they can build on.
Students who are neurodivergent
I adapt pacing, visual support, and interaction style based on each student. If your child has specific needs or preferences, I am always open to discussing what has and hasn’t worked for them in the past.
If you are a parent, guardian, or student who would like to explore working together, I am happy to start with a short conversation about your goals and current situation.
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*For privacy, I do not share student names or details on this page. References are available upon request.