...I also try to instill trust! Trust is vitally important for students trying to understand something new. I like to convey "we" are in this together: let me steer the ship and let the student hop on-board. (read more)
...I took advanced and accelerated math classes in high school, including Geometry and Trignometry, as well as college and obtained a minor in math. I actively work with middle school, high school, and college students in Trignometry subjects and have had repeated success in improving test scores and overall comprehension. Trignometry coursework is a very popular subject to teach. (read more)
...When not teaching, she is currently working on her M.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, with the aim to become a singing voice specialist who can work with both healthy and injured voices. Melissa's vocal pedagogy experience includes the completion of all three levels of certific... (read more)
...Whether we're meeting in person or virtually, my approach remains consistent: fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. After all, while learning undoubtedly requires effort, it should also be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. My ultimate goal is to empower students to achieve those 'aha!' moments independently, cultivating a lifelong love for learning. (read more)
...During the year 2020, I scored 519. I scored 100% percentile in Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems as well as in Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. I scored 92% percentile in Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems. (read more)