...I am a full National Merit Scholar and earned perfect scores on many standardized tests: SAT 2400, ACT 36, SAT II Physics 800, SAT II Molecular Biology 800, SAT II Math Level 2 800, AP Calculus AB 5, AP Calculus BC 5, and AP Statistics 5. I was offered admission to ten top universities, includin... (read more)
...These programs required a deep mastery of mathematics and problem-solving, and they trained me to break down complex concepts into clear, logical steps. I later applied these skills while serving as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy, where precision, accountability, and the ability to teach and learn under pressure were essential. (read more)
...For standardized test preparation, I scored a 34 in ACT English and a 36 in ACT Reading. My tutoring approach is patient, supportive, and adaptable. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps and tailoring my instruction to each student’s learning style. (read more)
...I then volunteered for 15 years in Latin America, inventing new gizmos and gadgets for impoverished coffee farmers so they could process and export their coffee. I'm proudest of a decaffeinator we built in Guatemala. One of the occupational hazards of that job is it made me a serious coffee snob. (read more)