...I also tutored Russian language and received the Russian Studies award my junior year. I defended my PhD in Genetics in 2013. In addition to my own research, I was required to take genetics courses as part of my training. (read more)
...I am an AP Reader for College Board. I am an adjunct professor of physics with over twenty years of community college experience. I am an experienced high school teacher familiar with the new SAT test format, including the Math section. (read more)
...Students should be thinking with pictures and representations that aid in the understanding of mathematical concepts. Not until after grasping these geometric interpretations should students involve themselves in algebraic manipulations. A picture is worth a thousand words. (read more)
...I am eager to share my knowledge related to advanced concepts in genetics and genomics with the next generation of scientists. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding my availability.As a graduate of the Columbia University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, I have advanced train... (read more)
...I believe calculus provides a unique challenge to students as it is typically the first interaction with mathematically abstract concepts. These tend to juxtapose the more perceptible concepts seen in geometry and algebra classes. I find this sudden shift is at the root of why calculus has a tendency to trip students up, especially those in high school. (read more)