Hi! I’m Penelope, and I graduated from UMBC in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Science. During college, I tutored for two years at our Academic Center, both online and in-person, helping students one-on-one and in small groups. (read more)
...In science, there is nothing more valuable than relating concepts to idea individuals can grasp. For example, in meteorology, the pressure gradient force is a challenging concept for some, but everyone can relate to squeezing a balloon, where the air wants to move from your hands (high pressure)... (read more)
...I also establish common ground with my students. As someone with recent experience navigating the advanced courses of today, I better understand the challenges students face and how to overcome them. Additionally, I provide my students with detailed and constructive feedback that addresses the underlying causes of their mistakes and extends beyond what is covered in their curricula. (read more)
...I am excited to leverage these skills to help others succeed. While at Haverford, I took on a role as a teaching assistant in a computational biology course, helping upper-level biology students implement computational methods in Python. I have found helping guide students in developing problem... (read more)
...I have helped many students prepare for the Math section of the SATs every year since 2003. After looking into what is on the ASVAB test I wanted to become qualified to tutor for it. I passed the WyzAnt ASVAB content test with 100% and found that it is not much different than when I tutor for my other subjects. (read more)