...I have a unique teaching style that emphasized understanding over memorization. This approach builds confidence in the student, allowing them to find their own solutions, rather than relying solely on methods taught in school. I have been preparing students for the SAT Math since high school. (read more)
...She sat for the shortened MCAT in the middle of COVID-19 in 2020 and earned a score in the top 6% of test-takers. Her score earned her acceptance to 3 medical schools, despite 2020's record for number of medical school applicants, with an increase of nearly 20%. Diyu had 6 weeks to study for USMLE Step 2. After that time, she earned a score in the top 10-20% of test-takers. (read more)
...I am an LMSW in the state of CT and a full-time psychotherapist in a private group practice. I began my social work journey by minoring in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at New York University. I then got my Master's in Clinician Social Work with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families from Boston College. (read more)
...That's true. Perhaps somewhat counter-intuitively though, the more time you spend 'dwelling' on a problem during preparation, to painstakingly slowly build a quality mental model, the faster your thoughts in the future will be able to access it. There are other tidbits to my approach, dovetailing to what is described above. (read more)
...My goal is always to help you gain a solid understanding of the material while developing skills that will help you approach future assignments with confidence! I am that unusual person who has always enjoyed taking standardized tests, and I equally enjoy helping students develop the type of cri... (read more)