Howdy, I'm Alana! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021 with a BS in Biological Sciences and minors in Chemistry and Public & Professional Writing. After graduating, I am using my degree and written communication skills to make science accessible to all learners and... (read more)
...Coupled by my own experiences going through the Northwestern and Harvard admissions processes, I am excited to assist with college prep, including personal statement/essay editing and overall application assistance. I'm currently living in NYC, working as a Higher Education Analyst. Outside of work and academics, I love all things music, running, photography, and hiking! (read more)
...Test prep is also very important, and I have experience building a study routine within and beyond our sessions that will help students excel on standardized tests! Tutoring isn't just a job for me; it's a fulfilling journey of witnessing my students' growth and improvement. My objective is to ... (read more)
...Many students struggle with math not because they cannot perform the reasoning involved, but because the material was framed using foreign vocabulary or concepts. Once things are presented in more familiar terminology, they will often 'click' for the student. I am well-practiced at identifying these points of disconnect, and re-framing the material in a way that is friendlier to the student. (read more)
19 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,GRE,German,SAT Math
...I scored a 1480 on the SAT with a 770 in Math and 710 in the reading and writing section. I have previous experience teaching as I was a camp instructor where we taught high schools students basic python programming and the fundamentals of AI. As a tutor, my focus is to create the best possible environment for the student to succeed. (read more)