Senior Tutor
- 8+ years of teaching experience in Science
- Breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons
- Concise notes, exam techniques, and keyword strategies for IGCSE success
- Connecting science topics to real-life applications
- Proven teaching methods to boost understanding and confidence
- Extensive practice and guidance to strengthen problem-solving skills
Ms. Yi Ru is a passionate and dedicated Science educator specializing in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. She believes that every student has the potential to succeed when guided with the right approach and support.
With a strong focus on simplifying complex scientific concepts, she uses engaging teaching methods and relatable real-life examples to make learning enjoyable and effective. Her lessons are designed to build a solid understanding of key concepts while developing students’ confidence in applying their knowledge.
To ensure academic excellence, Ms. Yi Ru provides comprehensive topical exercises, structured guidance, and effective exam strategies that help students strengthen their problem-solving skills and perform well in assessments and IGCSE examinations.
Teaching Experience & Academic Skills
- 8+ years of teaching experiencein international and pre-university syllabi
- Specialised techniques in answering exam questions
- Supervised undergraduate final-year project
- 4+ years of peer tutoring in undergraduate courses, Sunway University
Education Background
- Distinction in Master of Science in Life Sciences – Lancaster University
- First Class Honours in Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology – Sunway University
Research & Publications
Ms Yi Ru’s academic journey is complemented by research contributions in allergy and immunology, demonstrating his depth of scientific expertise:
- Say, Y. H., Heng, A. H. S., Reginald, K., Wong, Y. R., Teh, K. F., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Sio, Y. Y., Ng, Y. T., Matta, S. A., Pang, S. L., & Chew, F. T. (2021). Modifiable and non-modifiable epidemiological risk factors for acne, acne severity and acne scarring among Malaysian Chinese: a cross-sectional study. BMC public health, 21(1), 601.
- Sio, Y. Y., Pang, S. L., Say, Y. H., Teh, K. F., Wong, Y. R., Shah, S. M. R., Reginald, K., & Chew, F. T. (2021). Sensitization to Airborne Fungal Allergens Associates with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Presentation and Severity in the Singaporean/Malaysian Population. Mycopathologia, 186(5), 583–588.
- Reginald, K., Wong, Y. R., Shah, S. M. R., Teh, K. F., Freddy Jalin, E. J., & Khan, N. A. (2021). Investigating immune responses of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus to pathogenic Escherichia coli K1. Microbes and infection, 23(9-10), 104876.
- Say, Y. H., Sio, Y. Y., Heng, A. H. S., Ng, Y. T., Matta, S. A., Pang, S. L., Teh, K. F., Wong, Y. R., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., & Chew, F. T. (2022). Golgin A7 family member B (GOLGA7B) is a plausible novel gene associating high glycaemic index diet with acne vulgaris. Experimental dermatology, 31(8), 1208–1219.
- Wong, Q. Y. A., Lim, J. J., Ng, J. Y., Malipeddi, P., Teo, W. Y., Lim, Y. Y. E., Ng, Y. T., Sio, Y. Y., Matta, S. A., Wong, Y. R., Teh, K. F., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., Say, Y. H., & Chew, F. T. (2022). Allergic rhinitis in Chinese young adults from the Singapore/Malaysia cross-sectional genetics epidemiology study (SMCGES) cohort: Prevalence, patterns, and epidemiology of allergic rhinitis. The World Allergy Organization journal, 15(10), 100704.
- Lim, J. J., Lim, Y. Y. E., Ng, J. Y., Malipeddi, P., Ng, Y. T., Teo, W. Y., Wong, Q. Y. A., Matta, S. A., Sio, Y. Y., Wong, Y. R., Teh, K. F., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., Say, Y. H., & Chew, F. T. (2022). An update on the prevalence, chronicity, and severity of atopic dermatitis and the associated epidemiological risk factors in the Singapore/Malaysia Chinese young adult population: A detailed description of the Singapore/Malaysia Cross-Sectional Genetics Epidemiology Study (SMCGES) cohort. The World Allergy Organization journal, 15(12), 100722.
- Sio, Y. Y., Gan, W. L., Ng, W. S., Matta, S. A., Say, Y. H., Teh, K. F., Wong, Y. R., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., & Chew, F. T. (2023). The ERBB2 Exonic Variant Pro1170Ala Modulates Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Cascades and Associates with Allergic Asthma. International archives of allergy and immunology, 184(10), 1010–1021.
- Sio, Y. Y., Victoria Nanong, G. A., Lim, J. A., Matta, S. A., Say, Y. H., Teh, K. F., Wong, Y. R., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., & Chew, F. T. (2024). Sensitization to oil palm pollen associates with risks and severity of allergic diseases. The World Allergy Organization journal, 17(1), 100853.
- Lim, J. J., Lim, Y. Y. E., Ng, J. Y., Malipeddi, P., Ng, Y. T., Teo, W. Y., Wong, Q. Y. A., Matta, S. A., Sio, Y. Y., Wong, Y. R., Teh, K. F., Rawanan Shah, S. M., Reginald, K., Say, Y. H., Liu, M. H., & Chew, F. T. (2024). Burgers, Fast Foods, and Increased Associated Risk for Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Dietary Habits among Young Chinese Adults in Singapore/Malaysia. Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 240(1), 77–84.
Scholarships & Academic Achievements
- Recipient of the TAR UC Merit Scholarship (50%) for A-Level Studies
- Recipient of the Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund Scholarship (100%) for Degree Studies
- Consistent academic excellence throughout tertiary education
Research & Conference Presentations
- Presenter at the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI)
- Presenter at the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI)
- Presented research on Cockroach Sensitization and Allergic Diseases
Students outstanding results:
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Biology Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Naviya | Maverick international school | 92 | A* |
| 2 | Jayden Liew | CBCLC | 91 | A* |
| 3 | Hannah | Maple leaf Kingsley | 90 | A* |
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Thong Xin Ling | Tzu Chi international | 97 | A* |
| 2 | Chye Zhi Xuan | Tzu Chi international | 95 | A* |
| 3 | Ethan | Taylor international school | 95 | A* |
| 4 | Ezann | Tzu Chi international | 94 | A* |
| 5 | Zhek Xian | SRI KL | 93 | A* |
| 6 | Abigail Chang | Maple Leaf Kingsley | 93 | A* |
| 7 | Lim Sze Phenn | Taylor international school | 93 | A* |
| 8 | Cherry Fong | Taylor international school | 93 | A* |
| 9 | Wong Khai Thong | Inspiros International school | 92 | A* |
| 10 | Ryan Sam | Tzu Chi international | 92 | A* |
| 11 | Alden | Tzu Chi international | 92 | A* |
| 12 | Ashley | 91 | A* | |
| 13 | Don | SRI KL | 91 | A* |
| 14 | Lim Sze Wey | Tzu Chi international | 90 | A* |
| 15 | Wen Jun | Tzu Chi international | 90 | A* |
| 16 | Hannah | Maple Leaf Kingsley | 90 | A* |
| 17 | Qi Qin | SRI KL | A* | |
| 18 | Ruo Qin | SRI KL | A* | |
| 19 | Jayden Liew | CBCLC | 88 | A |
| 20 | Chloe | Taylor international school | 88 | A |
| 21 | Camie Sow | Taylor international school | 87 | A |
| 22 | Pang Ruo Qing | Taylor international school | 87 | A |
| 23 | Eunice Leong | Wesley Methodist School KL | 86 | A |
| 24 | Pearl Diya Anoop | Rafflesia international school | 86 | A |
| 25 | Lin Xin | Wesley Methodist School KL | 86 | A |
| 26 | Samitha | Rafflesia international school | 85 | A |
| 27 | Q Win | Tzu Chi international | 82 | A |
| 28 | Noor Asyraf | international modern Arabic school | 81 | A |
| 29 | Yong Zheng | Tzu Chi international | 81 | A |
| 30 | Yan En | Tzu Chi international | A |
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Physics Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Wong Khai Thong | Inspiros International school | 92 | A* |
| 2 | Lin Xin | Wesley Methodist School KL | 90 | A* |
| 3 | Nanda | 87 | A | |
| 4 | Samitha | Rafflesia international school | 84 | A |
| 5 | Noor Asyraf | international modern Arabic school | 84 | A |
| 6 | Eunice Leong | Wesley Methodist School KL | 83 | A |
| 7 | Chloe | Taylor International school | 83 | A |
| 8 | Pang Ruo Qing | Taylor International school | 83 | A |
| 9 | Pearl Diya Anoop | Rafflesia international school | 82 | A |
| 10 | Lew Zheng Xuan | Taylor International school | 80 | A |
| 11 | Lee En Shee | Inspiros International school | 80 | A |
Outstanding Cambridge A Level Biology Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Hannah | Taylor college | 80 | A |
Outstanding Edexcel A Level Biology Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Christine | Band 9 | A* |
Outstanding Cambridge A Level Chemistry Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Adriel | Sunway college | 85 | A |
| 2 | Hannah | Taylor college | 80 | A |
| 3 | Wan Yue | Sunway college | A | |
