...Having spent significant time as a researcher in the lab, I possess a unique ability to not only guide students to excel in their coursework and exams but also to help them understand the real-world applications of the material. Additionally, I am a native speaker of both English and Japanese, a... (read more)
...During my junior and senior years as an undergrad, I was a teaching assistant in Introduction to Environmental Science and Introduction to Geosciences. I taught six lab sections, where I lectured given material, assigned and graded assignments, and demonstrated lab activities. I provided study sessions and one-on-one tutoring to my students in need, especially before exams. (read more)
...I have taught all math subjects from arithmetic to AP Calculus, and also have taught music and STEM classes. I received a 34 on the ACT, with scores of over 33 in all aspects of the exam (Math, Science, English, Reading), and passing scores on the AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistic... (read more)
...How did I do it? Some people say that I was smart, but I say I was smart in terms of how to help myself to master every subject along the way towards my degrees. In doing so, I attained very good study skills. (read more)
...In graduate school, I was an Assistant in Instruction for undergraduate-level Introduction to Biochemistry course and for an undergraduate-level Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab course. In both teaching experiences, I avoided lecturing my students and instead guided the students to understanding the material. I encourage peer-peer discussions and active learning practices. (read more)