...This class had over 500 students! Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and glycobiology– the science of sugars! (read more)
...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
...The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. Every student has a unique skill set, part of which is learning style. (read more)
...My official test scores in high school were 770 (SAT math) and 34 (ACT math). And finally, I have a passion to TRANSMIT these skills to local students. A 10% increase in your score can open your world up to better opportunities. In addition to receiving a 36 (yes, 36!) on my official ACT test, ... (read more)