...During college, I continued my interest in competition math by taking the Putnam exam and contributing to CMU’s very own CMIMC, a math competition for high schoolers. As a tutor my primary goal is to teach you how to learn math. Understanding the course material can only get you so far; my hope is to instill a mathematical mindset that will transform the way you approach the subject. (read more)
...I really enjoyed the consistent and elegant set of rules used to describe the world around us. I have continued that love for Chemistry at Cornell by taking Honors Chemistry classes and tutoring students in high school. I received a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam and an 800 on the SAT Chemistry Subject Test. (read more)
...Last year, I used an intensive two-week program to bring a student's score from 20% (practice exam) to 70% (real exam), nearly a standard deviation above the class average. My lessons focus on problem-solving strategies and foundational understanding. We begin by reviewing homework—usually no m... (read more)
...I graduated from Northwestern University’s Integrated Sciences Program, whose purpose is to give students a rigorous background in a broad array of science fields, including mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. I also have a passion about education. I believe that every student can excel, but not everyone learns in the same way, or at the same pace. (read more)
...I have had experience tutoring students in English and Biology, helping me understand the importance of tailoring lessons to each student. I believe tutoring is the most effective when students come to me with questions first so that I can focus on specific topics that the student struggles with... (read more)