...As a tutor, I want to help my students cement the information long term, rather than just accomplishing rote memorization for tests and assignments. In addition to a Biology degree and experience in peer tutoring, I spent a lot of time exploring the world of research. I worked in a lab for two ... (read more)
...I was admitted to 11/13 schools I applied to including the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Vanderbilt, Rice, and Amherst. Throughout my time at Penn, I have volunteered to mentor younger students as they have applied to college, so I have knowledge of the Common Application and presenting eac... (read more)
...I've taught precalculus for many years, which repeats Algebra II material. I've also tutored Algebra II extensively, so one-on-one experience has given me insight into common misconceptions and how to strengthen weaknesses. I developed the curriculum for and taught Honors Calculus for many years using an AP textbook. (read more)
I graduated from Shippensburg University with a bachelor of science in math with a certification in secondary education. After graduation, I taught in a middle school classroom for 5 years before moving to a virtual charter school, teaching middle school and high school math online for another 3 years. I began tutoring after my children were born and I decided to leave the classroom. (read more)
...I have graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a dual degree in Computer Science and Cognitive Neuroscience, which I followed up with a Masters of Science degree at Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience at the University of Tuebingen (Germany), where I will stay work... (read more)