...In high school, I achieved an 800 on the math section of the SAT as well as a 36 on the ACT. I was also an active participant in math competitions, competing annually in the AMC and AIME and qualifying for the USAJMO in 10th grade. During college, I continued my interest in competition math by ... (read more)
...As a math lover, I believe math is only difficult when students are not correctly taught the basics; to understand new concepts, one must think mathematically, fully understanding foundational ideas. One of my proudest moments was when I took on a student who had been getting D’s on her math ass... (read more)
...For math and science in general, I can draw from nearly two decades of work experience in various settings (office, lab, field, production, retail, distribution) and two years working directly as a certified math teacher (7-12). I've helped prepare students for high-stakes testing, like NYS high... (read more)
...I enjoy tutoring students because I was once on the other side of the table! As an undergraduate physics major at Cornell University, I received supportive, concept-based, and empathetic tutoring that greatly increased my self-confidence and mastery of the course material. In my tutoring sessio... (read more)
...I am currently a graduate student in the chemistry department at Cornell. I graduated with both a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCLA. I have TA-ed at both UCLA and Cornell -- given lectures, written and graded exams, and directed laboratories -- while simultaneously helping students achieve their academic and career goals as a tutor. (read more)