...I graduated from Dartmouth College with high honors and earned a Ph.D. from Cornell Medical School. I understand how opaque the system seems and how hard it is to know what the schools are looking for. I have seen the system from all angles, and I am eager to use that knowledge to help students succeed! (read more)
...I don't just help students complete their work or memorize formulas for a test. I walk my students through each subject and teach them why their answer is the correct one, and why we use this formula. I help students understand the method behind the madness. (read more)
I have taught high school mathematics for 10 years. I earned my bachelor's of science in mathematics from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. I also earned my master's in mathematics and education from DePaul University, Chicago, IL. (read more)
...Hopefully, when I'm not physically there and the student feels stressed, they will hear my voice saying, "just breathe" and they will relax. My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. (read more)
I have extensive experience as a writer and editor. I am certified in teaching and have worked as a professional writer for the past 5 years, writing for a variety of publications and clients. This has given me a strong grasp of grammar, syntax, and style, as well as experience in writing for different audiences and purposes. (read more)