...I also worked as a peer leader under the SI (Supplemental Instruction) model for two years. The SI model has been shown to improve student understanding and retention in courses traditionally considered ‘difficult’; in my sessions, I implement the techniques I learned as an SI leader. This incl... (read more)
...I began my academic journey at a community college, and finished my undergraduate degree (BS in Biology) at the State University of New York at Cortland where I completed my bachelor's thesis. Currently, I am a graduate student at Northwestern University holding a 3.94 GPA and in the final stage... (read more)
...I found that explaining concepts simply and making learning genuinely enjoyable were important skills I developed to effectively help my students. As a student myself, I understand the struggles; it can be tough but it doesn't have to be that way. I take each student seriously, personalizing my teaching method to each’s learning style and treat their success as my own. (read more)
...You will find that the more proficient you become at solving problems, the more you will enjoy learning. The problem I see with most students is that they are missing the big picture. Instead of simply regurgitating information and memorizing seemingly useless solubility rules, we will develop ... (read more)
...As an undergraduate physics major at Cornell University, I received supportive, concept-based, and empathetic tutoring that greatly increased my self-confidence and mastery of the course material. In my tutoring sessions, I use many techniques which I learned from my tutors, and my #1 goal is to... (read more)