...I have also read applications on the admissions side at CMU, so I understand the process from both the applicant's chair and the reviewer's. Over close to ten years I have taught in nearly every format: as a Head Discussion and Content Teaching Assistant at Berkeley, where I led discussion secti... (read more)
...Throughout college, I excelled in rigorous Pre-Med coursework, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. I also scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT. Over the course of my academic journey, I developed a strong passion not only for learning high-level content but also for helping others understand it in a clear and manageable way. (read more)
...I am highly qualified to teach the fundamentals of reading music, learning the keys, and understanding how to start playing specific pieces. I have experience with both traditional pianos and keyboards. I have been a swim instructor for over 5 years, teaching swimmers from newborns to older adults. (read more)
I love learning! Seeing kids light up when they are really interested in a subject, or finally understand something they have been struggling with is the best part of the job! I spent 8 years in the classroom before taking time to be mom for a while. (read more)
...When tutoring or leading the math seminar, I aim to understand the concept first and then explain it to the struggling student. Then, as I have been classically trained, I work through examples with the student until they feel confident to complete them on their own. Of course, each student is different as to the teaching style they respond best to. (read more)