Hello! My name is April and I graduated with honors from Duke University with a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience. I am now working towards a PhD in Neuroscience, and am excited to continue growing as a scientist as well as a teacher. (read more)
...When I was in college (1989) I spent one summer working as a computer hardware technician at Olympic Computers in Seattle, WA. I took full year of Organic Chemistry in High School and then again in college, each time receiving an A. I worked for 2 years as a lab tech in a research lab in the Dept of Human Genetics of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. (read more)
...As a member and co-captain of a four-time first-place high school chess team, and as part of a top-ten national team, I have demonstrated my ability to thrive in competitive environments while fostering teamwork and camaraderie. Moreover, my four-year tenure as a Chess Tutor and Tournament Direc... (read more)
...I also scored a perfect score on SAT Math, and have taken math up to Calculus 3. For tutoring, I can provide personalized, interactive topical lessons and homework help. I enjoy math tutoring, and have spent over 2000 hours doing near-pear tutoring for students ranging from middle school to post-college. (read more)
...Not to mention that there were also several writing classes I took at UCLA. I'm a tough critic when it comes to writing, but if you work with me your papers will turn out better because of it. I love tutoring students in College-Level Essay Writing! (read more)