...My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to real life. My passion is passing on the tremendous favor that the teacher did for me to my students. Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. (read more)
...I personally have scored >90% on all GRE sections and am finishing my PhD in Epidemiology at a top-4 school of public health. I competed in cross-country and track and field at the collegiate level for 4 years. I qualified for multiple national championships in NAIA, where my school was affiliated at the time. (read more)
...Additionally, I have some experience running an informal peer tutoring group at my former high school, which aimed to help prepare students for exams and with small homework assignments. Most of the subjects I've focused on include English, Algebra, some Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. I've a... (read more)
...I enjoy students from every diverse background and situation. I thoroughly enjoy people and literature of all cultures. As a writer, I understand the importance of finding one's "voice," expressing oneself with excellence, and the important of writing mechanics. (read more)