My Background:
I earned an M.S. in physics while teaching two years of introductory physics at UC Davis as a Ph.D. candidate. I worked with the Physics Education Research Group at UC Davis, and have written a complete high school physics curriculum based on the Common Core Standards. I have four ... (read more)
...My name is Lily. As an academic coach with over a decade of experience, I bring a diverse background in education. I hold a B.A. in Physics with a minor in Economics from Wellesley College and a Master's in Math for Teaching from Harvard. (read more)
...Recent successes include an 11 year old accepted into Horace Mann, a 9 year old scoring at grade 8 and 9 level in all sections of the ISEE, a 17 year old that scored a perfect 800 in Sat math level 2 and accepted into the University of Pennsylvania, a Finance major accepted into Columbia Business... (read more)
...I have taught high school math for 8 years as a lead teacher. During that time I have also tutored students for SAT math, SAT math subject tests, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Algebra 1. I have been evaluated as "Highly Effective" every school year. (read more)
...If they can learn the basics, a sense of style may emerge, but this is more difficult to teach as it is often intuitive. Acquiring effective English skills is a something that can be learned by paying attention to basic skills and organizing a composition according to the structure of the conven... (read more)