My name is Ess, and I am currently a first-year student at the University of Oregon pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Composition. I took a year of dual-credit statistics, along with AP chemistry, earning a 5 on the AP exam. I took a lot of math and science throughout high school, including taking two years of chemistry, a year of psychology, and both algebra and statistics. (read more)
...I also have formal tutoring and substitute experience in elementary education. This fall, I expect to have my Master of Education degree. I currently hold a standard Texas teaching license with endorsement in Special Education from early childhood through twelfth grade. (read more)
...I started to teach Chinese when I was in college and worked as a volunteer at the Chinese culture study center. Sharing different cultures is the process of learning from each other. I really enjoy seeing my friends improve from where they started. (read more)
...My approach is centered around the goals of the student I'm teaching and I choose projects, concepts, and course material based on what the student is trying to achieve, whether this be a good grade in a class, a product they want to build, or breadth of knowledge they'd like to gain. I have exp... (read more)
...Having worked in higher education for close to 2 decades, I can say that the highlight of my career has been helping students meet their academic goals. Whether working one-on-one or in a group, there is nothing better than seeing students have lightbulb moments right in front of you. My academ... (read more)