...I want to guide my students through learning until they build the confidence and study skills to do it themselves; I see my job as being to teach, not to do their work for them. I enjoy the 1-on-1 tutoring environment as I can customize my approach with each student. With a visual learner, we can draw out the steps of mitosis. (read more)
...I extract lipids from bacteria, I perform DNA gel electrophoresis, etc. I also attend seminars and journal clubs, many of which have biochemistry principles in them (e.g., protein folding, etc.).While I don't remember an awful lot from the actual class (like formulas, metabolic cycles, etc.), I ... (read more)
...As a student, I delved deep into math, and I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to learning. Whether it's the Common Core, the new GMAT, or the Art Of Problem Solving, I take elements of teaching and learning and mold it for the individual. I genuinely enjoy math, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help those who could use a little extra support. (read more)
...My students practice with actual SATs and ACTs, which facilitates mastery of test content, test-taking strategies, and pacing. Transforming ideas into clear and persuasive writing is a vital skill in both academic and “real world” settings. The writing process can be arduous and is understandably daunting for many students. (read more)
...I received a Fellowship in 2013 to develop math curriculum and write articles about it for Wellesley College for Afterschool Tutoring Programs. I enjoy helping students come to deeply grasp math concepts and learn to apply them in problems in school and real world circumstances. I have tutored Algebra 2 at the community college level for 9 years. (read more)