...Before the first session with a new student, I like to discuss what the student would like a typical session to look like (whether that be homework help, practice problems, or lessons to get ahead), as well as what helps them learn best and what resources they may prefer. As a tutor, my main goa... (read more)
I am an incoming freshman at Duke University studying biomedical engineering on a pre-med track. I've tutored for 5+ years, with experience ranging from arithmetic with younger kids to AP and SAT test prep with high school students. I've achieved a 99th percentile SAT score and have tested 5s in all AP subjects I tutor in. (read more)
...I graduated from Cornell University, B.A. Philosophy, Distinction in All Subjects, 4.0 GPA, after transferring there upon completing my A.A. in Liberal Arts, with High Honors, from a community college. Subsequently, I became a tutor. (read more)
...I was a TA for all three core math classes (head TA for the junior), which covered Single and Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Transforms, and Complex Analysis. I was an Instructor (not a Professor!) for their graduate level Information Theory class. I ran Caltech's secondary school outreach program teaching math, physics, and SAT prep. (read more)
...I also ensure to use fun activities and games so tutoring does not become tedious for students. My teaching in regard to reading has been one on one to ensure I have the most utomst focus on my student's needs whereas my art tutoring has been in groups, making me adept to both forms of tutoring.... (read more)