...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)
...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)
...It is true that reading improves our vocabulary, and consequently our writing. My major centered around grammar, and I know how important it is to use proper grammar in essays and on applications. Some people believe that good grammar means good thinking. (read more)
I have been a professor for 25 years, teaching philosophy and bioethics at Rutgers, Kalamazoo College, Bryn Mawr College, MCPHS University (formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), and Boston University. I've taught writing-intensive courses to thousands of students. I work regularly with colleagues to clarify the writing in their scientific protocols. (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)