...Many of my past tutoring students have told me that I am patient, friendly, quick to respond, and have good explanations of math concepts. And just as a side note, I was really bad at math when I was younger. But here I am, loving teaching math! (read more)
...I graduated with my MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, one of the top graduate programs for creative writing in the world, which demonstrates my keen grasp on English literature as demonstrated in an academic environment. I have passed both the AP Literature and AP Language exams wit... (read more)
...My most rewarding accomplishment was with a mentally disabled student from India. She had failed music theory and English 101 three times. Because she was on academic probation, this was her last chance to pass music and English 101 without being disqualified. (read more)
...Reading comprehension was my strongest section at first, so I spent most of my time initially on games, trying to find a method that would 1) keep me organized; 2) make inferences clear and concrete; and 3) not require me to to imagine multiple different "worlds." After finding one, games became ... (read more)
...Over the past 8 years, I've gained a wealth of tutoring experience. My main focus is on mathematics and science education, with a special emphasis on preparing students for college-level work. I've taught courses like AP Statistics and AP Physics and also guide students in crafting strong personal statements for undergrad, graduate, and medical school applications. (read more)