...When I was in high school, I was asked to be a peer tutor in mathematics. I accepted and since then I have made time within my schedule to tutor or teach. Nothing I have done has ever compared to the thrill of seeing a person's face light up when they master a concept. (read more)
...I want to continue tutoring because I LOVE to do it! Helping students reach their goals, finish their homework, and projects, and pass their exams is what makes me happy! I have a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. (read more)
...I am a big fan of learning by doing, and I encourage my students to do the same. If I didn't graduate in engineering, I would have gladly done it in music! I have played three instruments since age four, and I love piano the best.Algebra was my first love in math, so much so that my teacher han... (read more)
...Everyday in the lab, I do biochemistry-like experiments. 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 th... (read more)
...I have a Bachelors from Stanford University and a Masters from Cambridge University and have been working as a college counselor and executive functioning coach for 13 years now. I know what admissions committees are looking for (and this varies by university) and provide personalized help and s... (read more)