...I have helped students compose college and graduate school application essays and personal statements. My tutoring experience began in my undergraduate years, when I was employed by the Columbia University Tutoring Service. Since then, I have helped students prepare for the SSAT, ISEE, PSAT (my very first pupil improved his scores by 130 points), SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. (read more)
...I am always asking the student to participate in working the example by asking them questions along the way. My favorite place to do this is at the whiteboard where we work together back and forth as we arrive at the solution. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible so I welcome any resources or suggestions students or parents can provide. (read more)
...I have a minor in applied math from Columbia University. One of the many math classes I took was Discrete Math. I have also tutored for this subject in the past. (read more)
...I have a solid background in the biomedical sciences (PhD in Physiology-Biophysics, Two MS degrees in Microbiology and in Biological Sciences, and a BS in both Biology and Chemistry). Because of my experience teaching in college adjunct positions and in private tutoring, I have learned how impor... (read more)
...Math is the subject I tutor most often. I believe everyone can learn math, it just takes some patience and work. If the student is willing to put the time and effort in, and work with me, they will find success. (read more)