...I have been a chemistry laboratory teaching assistant and am currently an organic chemistry teaching assistant here at Stony Brook. When I host office hours, I make sure to understand the students' thinking; by understanding their explanations, I can help them understand the content even better.... (read more)
...I have tutored over 30 students since high school in the following subjects: SAT Math, ACT Math, Algebra 1, Biology (Intro to Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology), Chemistry (Intro to Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry).I've also helped many peers brainstorm, format, and revise college essa... (read more)
I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my professional college admissions certification from UC and becoming a full-time college admissions and writing coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college admissions process from list building... (read more)
...Another thing I really enjoy about teaching ESOL is learning about the cultural backgrounds of the students I teach. As an high school teacher, I helped students with SATs, college essays, application processes, and more. I've written letters of recommendation and seen some students go on to win full scholarships. (read more)
...I break down questions and complex passages into easy-to-understand steps using guided practice exercises. My goal is to help the student to discover their problem areas, their own learning styles, and how to solve the problems on their own. This method not only improves their scores, but it also boosts their self-confidence and reduces test anxiety! (read more)