...They also took the time to give me both the encouragement and the precise critiques that motivated me to embrace my assignments and work hard. Looking back on my first essays from freshman year, I can see just how much my writing skills have improved. With their help, I was able to complete an ... (read more)
...I enjoy helping others think through how to analyze data statistically and what kinds of conclusions may be drawn from statistical analyses. I enjoy helping students work through statistical analysis by hand, in Excel, or SPSS. I am a practicing physician with doctoral degree in medicine. (read more)
...I excelled academically during my high school career as valedictorian and a multi-varsity athlete. I pride myself in my systemic approach to learning and my ability to break complex concepts into accessible chunks. I scored in the 99th and 96th percentile for ACT and SAT, respectively. (read more)
...My goals are to help young people become comfortable doing what at first seems difficult, while challenging them to do more than they think they can. Lessons are accompanied by homework and followed up with assessments and progress reports. If at any time a student feels overwhelmed we will discuss modifications to ease any perceived excess burden. (read more)
...For about 20 years I directed a small comedy company in which my work included working with actors in different media -- radio, television, stage. I was also one of the actors. For about 20 years (overlapping), I presided as a judge in small claims court, where I was practicing public speaking all the time. (read more)