Hello! My name is Karen, and I am a graduate student pursuing my Master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern California. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science with General and Departmental Honors from Johns Hopkins University not too long ago. (read more)
...I focus on errors students make in order to teach them how to avoid such errors in the future. I look forward to meeting you and helping you advance your academic career!Passed the AP Calculus A/B exam with a 5Passed the AP Calculus B/C exam with a 5 Passed the AP Calculus A/B Exam with a 5
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...After my time with students, I find that there is a general shift with their outlook towards school. They aren’t so intimidated by a particular subject, because math, economics, statistics, trigonometry and so on, can be very fun and rewarding when the material is truly understood. I recommend all students to do a thorough review 2-3 weeks BEFORE they start a calculus course. (read more)
...I am excellent at breaking difficult areas of math into small manageable "bites," and I am patient and kind. I know how to help students break through whatever frustration or mental block they may have to achieve true understanding. I enjoy seeing that moment where ideas click and all of a sudden the subject becomes easy! (read more)
...I utilized my study skills by allocating time each Sunday to plan for the following week and to determine what priorities were of highest importance. Doing this allowed me to evenly distribute my time without stress. As a high school senior, I took 5 AP classes, managed the school newspaper and Future Business Leaders of America, and played piano competitively. (read more)