...Prior to doctoral studies, I received a masters degree from the University of Chicago. Additionally, I was a high school special education teaching in Chicago for many years where I specialized in teaching reading and writing courses for students with and without special needs. My students consistently had some of the highest reading growth across the network. (read more)
...If the thinking isn't deep enough - yet - I'll keep, as necessary, exploring the original text when there is one, or keep asking questions and steering you towards your deepest thoughts and feelings. From there, you can write well. I am well-versed in the standard five paragraph essay structure... (read more)
...For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with science and technology, current events and politics, and the arts of strategy and presenting winning arguments. I excelled in all my core academic subjects through high school, particularly math and science. I have a knack for performing well on standardized tests, with scores above 93rd percentile on the SAT and LSAT. (read more)
...My method of teaching is to break down difficult aspects of science into simpler but important core concepts that build upon each other. At Harvard I was a mentor at an after-school program through Harvard’s Phillips Brooks House Association. In addition, I spent two years as an instructor and organizer for College Students for Excellence in Secondary School. (read more)
...I lead English tutoring sessions with guided lessons based off the new information the student needs to learn, along with practice problems and reading exercises to help them strengthen their skills. I took the LSAT during the last cycle and received a 174, which ranks me at the 99th percentile.... (read more)