...Understanding trigonometry means learning to recognize many different patterns and build solutions using a variety techniques. I am a strong advocate of Khan Academy where the student learns the lessons as homework and works with the tutor on solving problems. This is different from most public school approaches, which have mixed results. (read more)
...My areas of interest mainly focused on plant biology and earth sciences, and during my time in college I also became familiar and proficient with several Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. During my time at Middlebury I was a teaching assistant in the biology department, and worked ... (read more)
...Although studying or applying rules of grammar can be tedious,practice coupled with a solid understanding greatly simplifies writing tasks. In reading, I combine a systematic phonetic approach to build accuracy, including phonemes and lists by patterns or difficulty, monitored oral reading to bu... (read more)
...I obtained my BS in biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and have subsequently completed my MA; currently, I'm a doctoral candidate and study evolutionary biology. Understanding the genetic machinations at a molecular level that drive billions of years of evolution on the macroscale... (read more)
21 Subjects: includingBiology,Spanish,GRE,SAT Math
...Most importantly, I know how to plan, study, and model effective habits that build academic success. I volunteer as a big sister to an elementary student in Brighton. This has taught me more ways to keep someone's attention. (read more)