Enrichment Program - 2020 Fall

Course Name

Day

Time

Dates

Tuition

AMC8/MATHCOUNTS:

Introduction to Number Theory

Fri

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

09/04/20 – 12/04/20

No Class 11/27/20

$650

AMC8/MATHCOUNTS:

Geometry

Sat

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

09/05/20 – 12/05/20

No Class 11/28/20

$650

Pre-Writing

Grade 3-5

Thur

5:20 PM – 7:00 PM

9/10/2020 - 1/16/2021

 

No Class

11/26/20

12/24/20

12/31/20

$675

Writing 1

Grade 4-6

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$675

Writing 2

Grade 5-7

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$675

Intensive Essay Writing – 1

Grade 6-7

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$675

Intensive Essay Writing – 2

Grade 7-8

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$735

Intensive Essay Writing – 3

Grade 8-10

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$735

Intensive Essay Writing – 4

Grade 9-11

Thur

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

$735
  • AMC8/MATHCOUNTS Teacher - Dr. James Zhu
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English Writing Teacher List

Teachers

Credential

Expertise

Mrs. Michelle Hanson

B.A. in English from Washington State and M.A. in History from Eastern Washington University. Mrs. Hanson has been teaching for 26 years and currently teaches English at local public school and taught numerous courses from Pre-Writing to Intensive Essay Writing 3 as well as SAT Verbal

English Program Director

Writing and English curriculum updates as well as student placements

Ms. Benning

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English 

Ms. Benson

Public School Teacher

Writing and English 

Ms. Boswell

Public School Teacher

Writing Workshop

Ms. Branson

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English 

Ms. Browne

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English

Ms. Davis

Public School Teacher

Writing

Ms. Deming

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal, Debate, and Intensive Essay Writing

Ms. Evans

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal

Mr. Gifford

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing

Ms. Hanson

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and SAT Verbal

Ms. LaBanca

M.A. in Education, Harvard University and state-certified English teacher in Maryland

Intensive Essay Writing and English

Ms. Liles

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal

Ms. Sullivan

Public School Teacher

Writing 

 

New!!! Introduction of Y-Z English Reading/Writing Team

Y-Z Education has a strong English Team with many experienced teachers. Classes will be delivered online in interactive and small class size mode.

Teachers

Credential

Expertise

Mrs. Michelle Hanson

B.A. in English from Washington State and M.A. in History from Eastern Washington University. Mrs. Hanson has been teaching for 26 years and currently teaches English at local public school and taught numerous courses from Pre-Writing to Intensive Essay Writing 3 as well as SAT Verbal

English Program Director

Writing and English curriculum updates as well as student placements

Ms. Benning

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English 

Ms. Benson

Public School Teacher

Writing and English 

Ms. Boswell

Public School Teacher

Writing Workshop

Ms. Branson

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English 

Ms. Browne

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and English

Ms. Davis

Public School Teacher

Writing

Ms. Deming

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal, Debate, and Intensive Essay Writing

Ms. Evans

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal

Mr. Gifford

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing

Ms. Hanson

Public School Teacher

Intensive Essay Writing and SAT Verbal

Ms. LaBanca

M.A. in Education, Harvard University and state-certified English teacher in Maryland

Intensive Essay Writing and English

Ms. Liles

Public School Teacher

SAT Verbal

Ms. Sullivan

Public School Teacher

Writing 

 

Christopher Wang
- English Reading/Writing Instructor
Christopher recently graduated from St. Mark’s and will be studying English at Columbia University next year. In high school, Christopher was very involved in journalism. He wrote for the school newspaper and the school’s science magazine for four years. Christopher won national awards and honors with his reporting. He also served as the Editor of a school magazine in his junior year, writing many pieces along the way. Christopher enjoys working with and teaching others. He is very excited to share his passion for reading, writing, and the English language.
​Mr. Baxley was born and raised in northeast Texas, graduated at the top of his class, then attended Cornell University. He started tutoring part time for extra income starting in Oct 2013, and over time, took on more students so that today he works full time as a standardized test prep tutor, as well as a university admission consultant to Tier 1 universities.

​Mr. Baxley's teaching methods for reading are somewhat unorthodox, but in the long term, are highly effective at helping students improve their SAT scores 150+ points (as long as they practice).
Mr. Brian Baxley
- SAT Reading/Writing Instructor

Y-Z Education 2020 Summer Programs 

Summer programs are a great opportunity for students to learn and advance without the typical pressures of the academic year. Y-Z Education offers several courses through its summer program

​Embedded Video Class (EVC)
A unique format with Teacher Guided learning. Available subjects include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus. EVC is favored for students who want to:
  • Learn the subject before the academic year in school for better GPA
  • Prepare to take Credit by Exam to accelerate a level in their base schools
  • Attempt to consolidate the subject to be more ready for the next level of challenge 

Word Problem Solving (Prerequisite: Algebra 1)
Word Problem Solving teaches students to analyze variety types of word problems, Class highlights
  • Word problems are separated into a series of categories
  • Through learning to solve problems by category, students can develop strategies for each category.
  • Students score high on the SAT math section which consists many word problem questions 

AP Calculus (AB / 1st Semester BC)
The AP Calculus is an advanced math offered in high school and is comparable to calculus courses taught at colleges and universities. Our summer AP Calculus class
  • Focuses on students’ deeper understanding of important calculus concepts and provides experience with methods and applications 
  • Helps students to be doing extremely well for the academic year AP Calculus class
  • Enables students to achieve high in the AP test.

Pre-AP Chemistry (2 Semester Course / Prerequisite: Algebra 1)
The Pre-AP Chemistry is an advanced level of required high school Chemistry. Our Pre-AP Chemistry Class 
  • Builds a foundation to understand the structure and properties of chemical substances and to make predictions in regards to the movement of energy in a system
  • Provides students with a great experience of abstract thinking and visualization in 3 dimensions and using logic and critical thinking skills
  • Allow students to learn the subject in advance for better GPA or be ready to take Credit by Exam to accelerate to AP Chemistry in high school

G6 Honor/Pre-AP Math (Prepare for Pre-Algebra)
The G6 Honor/Pre-AP Math class is designed for students at G5 level to prepare for Pre-Algebra in Fall 2020
  • Focus on critical areas of 6th grade math curriculum
  • A combination of conceptual learning and Intensive practices
  • Help students to be ready and have a smooth start when learning Pre-Algebra 
  • Provide a solid review for students who take 6th Grade Math Credit by Exam

G5 Math for Advancing 1
The G5 Math for Advancing 1 is the part 1 of our 3-semester course for students who finished G4 Math
  • 3-semester course include (1) G5 Math Semester 1 (2020 Summer); (2) G5 Math Semester 2 (2020 Fall); (3) G6 Honor/Pre-AP (2021 Spring)
  • After finishing the 3-semester course, students will be well prepared to take 6th Grade Math Credit by Exam as well as be ready for Pre-Algebra​ 

Pre-AP Physics (2 Semester Course / Prerequisite: Algebra 2)
The Pre-AP Physics is the study of matter and energy and how they interact. Our Pre-AP Physics Class 
  • Explores topics that will serve as a foundation for future studies in science and engineering.
  • Help to develop the quantitative and reasoning skills that will prepare students for college and future careers
  • Allow students to learn the subject in advance for better GPA or be ready to take Credit by Exam to accelerate to AP Physics in high school

Course Name

Day

Time

Dates

Tuition

AMC8 / MathCounts:

Intro. to Number Theory

 

(for 5th grade or above)

This course will cover the basic Number Theory concepts and knowledge required to participate in AMC8/MATHCOUNTS.  Students will learn divisibility rules, prime and prime factorization, factors and factor tricks, GCF, LCM, number bases, modular arithmetic, unit digit and tens digit, as well as their applications. It will have many previous AMC8/MATHCOUNTS problems as practice questions throughout the course.

Sun

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

06/14/20 – 07/15/20

(Total 10 90-min Sessions)

$400

Wed

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

AMC8/MathCounts:

Algebra and Word Problem

 

(for 6th grade or above)

This course will cover the basic Algebra concepts and knowledge required to participate in AMC8/MATHCOUNTS.  Students will learn linear equations and related word problems, system of equations and related word problems, percentage and proportion and related word problems, quadratic factorization and equations, statistics, arithmetic and geometric sequence and series, and its related word problems. It will have many previous AMC8/MATHCOUNTS problems as practice questions throughout the course.

Sat

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

06/14/20 – 07/14/20

(Total 10 90-min Sessions)

$400

Wed

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

English Reading/Writing

 

(for 5th grade - 7th grade)

This course curriculum will be split into 2 parts:

Part 1: Writing – Intensive writing including argumentative, informative/explanatory, and narrative

Part 2: Reading – Reading comprehension on both fiction and non-fiction passages

Tue

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

06/16/20 – 07/16/20

(Total 10 90-min Sessions)

$350

Thur

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

 

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Previous Registration Info

Middle/High School Math,  High School Science, and EVC - 2020 Spring

Course Name

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Math

Pre-Algebra (A)

Sat

3:30 – 4:40 PM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$425

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 1 (A)

Sun

4:30 – 5:50 PM

01/05/20 – 05/03/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 1 (B)

Wed

7:30 – 8:50 PM

01/08/20 – 05/06/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Geometry (A)

Sat

1:30 – 2:50 PM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Geometry (B)

Tue

7:30 – 8:50 PM

01/07/20 – 05/05/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 2 (A)

Sun

7:30 – 8:50 PM

01/05/20 – 05/03/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 2 (B) 

Mon

7:30 – 8:50 PM

01/06/20 – 05/04/20

$475

Yilong Zhu

Pre-Calculus

Sat

5:00 – 6:20 PM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$525

Yilong Zhu

Calculus BC

Sun

2:00 – 3:40 PM

01/05/20 – 05/03/20

$850

Yilong Zhu

Science

Chemistry Pre-AP

Thur

7:30 – 8:50 PM

01/09/20 – 05/07/20

$475

Zane Wu

Physics Pre-AP

Sat

3:30 – 4:50 PM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$475

Zhiliang Cao

Physics AP

Sat

5:00 – 6:40 PM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$650

Zhiliang Cao

EVC Math (2 Semester Course)

EVC Algebra 1

EVC Geometry

EVC Algebra 2

Thur

7:30 – 9:00 PM

01/09/20 – 05/07/20

$950

Yilong Zhu

Fri

6:00 – 7:30 PM

01/10/20 – 05/08/20

$950

Yilong Zhu

Sat

10:00 – 11:30 AM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$950

Yilong Zhu

 

EVC Pre-Calculus

Thur

7:30 – 9:00 PM

01/09/20 – 05/07/20

$1,050

Yilong Zhu

Fri

6:00 – 7:30 PM

01/10/20 – 05/08/20

$1,050

Yilong Zhu

Sat

10:00 – 11:30 AM

01/11/20 – 05/09/20

$1,050

Yilong Zhu

Computer Programming Courses - 2020 Spring

Computer Programming Courses

Intro to Java Programming

·   Best way to start learning Java programming language

·   Targeted towards Middle Schoolers, who think programming is real fun and preparing for AP Computer Science course in high school

·   Aligned with local school district’s regular Computer Science curriculum

·   Requires at least 4 students

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Sat

3:00PM-4:15PM

1/11 – 4/4/20

$300

Anupam Basu

Adv Java Programming Level I

·   Best way to start building a strong foundation in Java programming language

·   Targeted towards High Schoolers who eager to build a career in Software Development and Software Engineering

·   Aligned with AP Computer Science A in Plano and neighborhood school district’s curriculum

·   Requires at least 4 students

·   Prerequisite – Understands basics of Java programming language

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Sat

4:30PM-5:45PM

1/11 – 4/4/20

$360

Anupam Basu

Intro to Internet of Things (IoT) using Raspberry Pi 

·   Explore first steps toward programming for the Internet of Things (IoT)

·   Hands-on IoT education programs using Raspberry Pi

·   Requires at least 5 students

·   Prerequisite – Good understanding of Java programming language

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Sun

11:00AM-12:15PM

1/12 – 4/5/20

$500

Anupam Basu

Weekend Math and English Reading/Writing - 2020 Spring

Class No.

Class Name

Time

Tuition

Instructor

Math

M-01

1st Grade

1:00 PM – 2:20 PM

$300

Joanne Du

M-02

2nd Grade

4:00 PM – 5:20 PM

$300

Joanne Du

M-03

3rd Grade

2:30 PM – 3:50 PM

$300

Karen Fan

M-04

4th Grade

2:30 PM – 3:50 PM

$300

Joanne Du

M-05

5th Grade

4:00 PM – 5:20 PM

$300

Karen Fan

English Reading/Writing

E-01

3rd & 4th Grade

4:00 PM – 5:20 PM

$300

Mitra Farshchian

E-02

5th & 6th Grade (A)

1:00 PM – 2:20 PM

$300

Mitra Farshchian

E-03

5th & 6th Grade (B)

2:30 PM – 3:50 PM

$300

Mitra Farshchian

Meet every Sunday 01/12/20 – 05/03/20, no classes on 03/08 and 03/15

Java Programming  - 2019 Fall

Course Name

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Introduction Java

Sat

3:00 – 4:15 PM

9/7 – 11/23/19

$300

Anupam Basu

Advance Java Level I

Sat

4:30 – 5:45 PM

9/7 – 11/23/19

$360

Anupam Basu

 

Middle/High School Math,  High School Science, and EVC - 2019 Fall

Course Name

Day

Time

Semester Dates

Tuition

Instructor

Math

Pre-Algebra (A)

Sat

3:30 – 4:40 PM

08/10 – 12/07/19

$425

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 1 (A) - Full

Sun

4:30 – 5:50 PM

08/11 – 12/08/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 1 (B)

Wed

7:30 – 8:50 PM

08/14 – 12/11/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Geometry (A)

Sat

1:30 – 2:50 PM

08/10 – 12/07/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Geometry (B)

Tue

7:30 – 8:50 PM

08/13 – 12/10/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 2 (A) - Full

Sun

7:30 – 8:50 PM

08/11 – 12/08/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Algebra 2 (B) 

Mon

7:30 – 8:50 PM

08/12 – 12/09/19

$475

Yilong Zhu

Pre-Calculus - Full

Sat

5:00 – 6:20 PM

08/10 – 12/07/19

$525

Yilong Zhu

Calculus BC

Sun

2:00 – 3:40 PM

08/11 – 12/08/19

$850

Changsong Li

Science

Chemistry Pre-AP

Thur

7:30 – 8:50 PM

08/14 – 12/11/19

$475

Zane Wu

Physics Pre-AP

Sat

3:30 – 4:50 PM

08/10 – 12/07/19

$475

Zhiliang Cao

Physics AP

Sat

5:00 – 6:40 PM

08/10 – 12/07/19

$650

Zhiliang Cao

EVC (2 Semester Course)

EVC Algebra 1

EVC Geometry

EVC Algebra 2

Thur

7:30 – 9:00 PM

08/15 – 12/05/19

$950

Yilong Zhu

Fri

6:00 – 7:30 PM

08/16 – 12/06/19

$950

Yilong Zhu

Sat

10:00 – 11:30 AM

08/17 – 12/07/19

$950

Yilong Zhu

EVC Pre-Calculus

Thur

7:30 – 9:00 PM

08/15 – 12/05/19

$1,050

Yilong Zhu

Fri

6:00 – 7:30 PM

08/16 – 12/06/19

$1,050

Yilong Zhu

Sat

10:00 – 11:30 AM

08/17 – 12/07/19

$1,050