...I am currently a graduate student in the chemistry department at Cornell. I graduated with both a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCLA. I have TA-ed at both UCLA and Cornell -- given lectures, written and graded exams, and directed laboratories -- while simultaneously helping students achieve their academic and career goals as a tutor. (read more)
...I also achieved a perfect score on the PSAT, a 1570 on the SATs my first time, and 800 on both SAT Math II exams. I have been doing competition math since 3rd grade and have personal experience with all major math competitions including the AMC series, the AIME, and the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament. Furthermore, my students have improved tremendously from my tutoring. (read more)
...I have had a life-long interest and experience with the whole spectrum of mathematical subjects, including algebra, trigonometry calculus, differential equations, geometry. I am fascinated by how the subjects relate to each other and how they relate to practical problems that arise in physics, e... (read more)
...For instance, if we're working on Lewis structures in chemistry, we might begin with a few problems that each illustrate one problem-solving "rule" before moving to a few more complex problems that require the integration of multiple rules. In the subjects I tutor—chemistry, biology, and math—I ... (read more)
...While in college, I was a Supplemental Instruction Leader for multiple biology courses. I primarily focused on general biology and zoology. As a Leader, I facilitated the learning of students with a focus on breaking down difficult material and developing stronger studying techniques. (read more)