...At Yale, I studied one-on-one with an American Poet Laureate and won departmental prizes in essay-writing, literary translation, and poetry. I earned my teaching certificate in Connecticut, which has one of the most rigorous certification processes in the nation, and a certificate for AP English... (read more)
...I prioritize understanding a student's ability and comfort level with a subject before diving into it, and help them become more confident with whatever they're studying. I have lots of experience teaching middle and high-schoolers about all types of STEM topics, from physics to calculus to college prep. I like to start with a short and casual conversation to get a sense of each student. (read more)
...Besides teaching throughout the years, I have tutored students with various levels of mathematics from 7th through 12th grade as well as college students. One of the first things I do when I meet with a student is talk to the individual to pinpoint those areas causing difficulties. For example, I will ask how the student performs on test. (read more)
...I took pride in being the top of my class in both AP language & literature courses. While I did not go on to major in English in college, I loved applying my reading comprehension and writing skills to my many other courses and papers. I still love to read and write and love to help people with their reading and writing as well! (read more)