Marissa received her Ph.D in Clinical Neuroscience from USC and focused her research on adolescent development, cognitive processes, learning, and, in recent years, stress and resilience, the effects of meditation and mindfulness on the brain, neurofeedback, and consciousness. Marissa has nearly 20... (read more)
...After that, I always allow time for students to apply or discuss the material for themselves. All of this can be adjusted based on the material and the student's individual needs. I want to help students as much as possible, and I welcome any resources or suggestions students or parents can provide. (read more)
...In completing my Engineering degree, I have 4 semesters of calculus, 1 semester of linear algebra, and 1 semester of statistics, as well as 1 year of statistics in graduate school. I have taught an undergraduate statistics course and computer lab, and I currently work with homeschool math instru... (read more)
...I also hold certifications in ESL and bilingual teaching. I hold Professional Educator Licenses in both Illinois and Colorado. I graduated from Loyola University Chicago magna cum laude earning a B.A. in English Literature and a B.S. in Secondary Education with a minor in English as a second language. (read more)
...I will certainly help you get your homework done and get better grades, but I will also make sure that you understand it! I teach students techniques to check their work: both by "sanity checks" as in "Does this answer make sense?" and also by reversing the process or calculation. You test an addition problem by subtraction, you test an integration by differentiation, etc. (read more)