...I have found that one of the most effective methods for helping students succeed is by testing the absolute limits of their knowledge. Often, students may have a gap in their knowledge which can make grasping more complex concepts hard. I aim to question students on their methods/approaches for problem-solving to help them gain a greater understanding. (read more)
...While working as the director of a small college library I completely overhauled the library web presence. I helped create course content in several courses and worked with students to teach information technology skills. I understand how to communicate these skills to other people. (read more)
...Each student is different and I see my role as helping empowering students with an individualized approach to help them succeed. Last summer I took the MCAT and scored a 522 (Chem&Phy:132 / CARS:129 / B&B:129 / PS:132), putting me in the 99th percentile for all test takers. I have a dual approach that focuses on both learning content and applying that content to problem-solving. (read more)
...I participated in a group where we tutored biology to middle schoolers at the Boys and Girls Club. In this role, I developed age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, presented the lessons, and gathered data on the efficiency of the material. In my most recent experience as a Substitute Teacher, I mainly focused on working with special needs children and adolescents. (read more)
...I have tutored for many years. I worked for Northwestern University and taught numerous classes for talented high school students that counted for high school credit. In college I was the Academic Excellence Advisor and was responsible for setting up tutoring and studying sessions. (read more)