...What I should have done was ask for help - but I didn’t. A skilled tutor would have been most helpful for me at that stage. Fast forward to my time at Temple University and my work experience as an actuarial administrator (see next paragraph), and I know firsthand that if a student is willing t... (read more)
...I have taken college-level courses through multivariable calculus, including statistics, so I am knowledgeable in all the subjects on the test. As well as raising my own score by five points when I took the ACT, I have tutored the Science section for several years now, with an emphasis on unders... (read more)
...One of the most enjoyable and rewarding classes has been Algebra 1 where I love working with students to build confidence and take away the fear of math. Having been in industry, I always find it important to relate the math principles to real world situations to assist students in seeing practi... (read more)
...I have an interest in Genetics because I have bred Siamese and Oriental cats for 40+ years and have tracked their genetic inheritance to improve the line of breeding. I have coached students to take the ISEE test for several years and am familiar with this test and its parts. I have used the preparations for this test similar to the preparations for the ACT and SAT tests. (read more)
...My previous students have said that I am kind, patient, and caring as a teacher, and that I explain things in meaningful and memorable ways. My educational background is in biochemistry and I always planned to pursue medicine, before seeking an alternative path. I discovered I loved working with students, and I am passionate about sharing my love of chemistry, as well as other sciences. (read more)