...I currently hold a 4.0 GPA, with honors each semester. I have extensive tutoring experience, working with a wide range of students and ages. I have tutored kindergarten through 5th grade students at Third Street Elementary School twice a week for 4 years. (read more)
My name is Devan Flores and I am a senior at Ivy League college Cornell University and an incoming full-time software engineer at Microsoft. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific insights into computer science. Since my freshman year of co... (read more)
...To build any skill, it is paramount to strengthen your understanding of core concepts, and cultivate a safe space for learning with and from others. I began my academic journey at a community college, and finished my undergraduate degree (BS in Biology) at the State University of New York at Cor... (read more)
...Throughout high school, I tutored in Math and Latin and fell in love with helping students. I found that explaining concepts simply and making learning genuinely enjoyable were important skills I developed to effectively help my students. As a student myself, I understand the struggles; it can be tough but it doesn't have to be that way. (read more)
...These experiences have given me insight into how students learn and retain material in dramatically different ways and I incorporate this into how I tutor by individualizing my teaching methods to each student. I also worked as a peer leader under the SI (Supplemental Instruction) model for two ... (read more)