...I'm currently a Ph.D. student in Biology at MIT studying the neuro-metabolic basis of hibernation and mouse torpor. Teaching and tutoring have long been passions of mine from the time I was in high school. I have two years of experience as a high school tutor for biology and chemistry, two years of experience as a college biochemistry tutor, and two semesters as a teaching assistant at MIT. (read more)
...I won't go so far as to say I make tutoring fun, but I make sure it's engaging and meaningful. Tutoring isn't just memorization and repetitive practice drills; that's passive and wastes time. I instill a sense of confidence within my students so they feel they can tackle topics on their own. (read more)
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...I earned my Ph.D. in meteorology at the University at Albany. Before that, I received my Bachelor's from the University of Miami, with a triple major in Physics, Mathematics, and Meteorology and Summa Cum Laude in only 3 years. I have had the pleasure of teaching students of various ages in chess, math, and science, including preparation for Regents, SAT, ACT, and AP courses. (read more)
...I have been teaching high school English for the past 8 years, and I’ve taught grades 9-12 from the college prep level up to the AP level. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English as well as a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an English concentration from Boston College. I have b... (read more)