...I believe that learning and understanding foundational math concepts is the key to success in any school subject and career path. My goal as a teacher is to empower students to think independently and confidently about their work so that they can learn how to problem solve not just in math, but ... (read more)
...I also help review essays and have helped many students put together applications and edit resumes. I've had a number of parents tell me that I've been more helpful than their son's/daughter's guidance counselor at school. I have helped several students successfully prepare for the Praxis exam Reading, Writing, and Math. (read more)
...Working internationally, I have also held classes in Seoul, South Korea, teaching chemistry, physics, and calculus. Additionally, I have volunteered with several disadvantaged youth tutoring programs and have tutored many friends and family over the past 12+ years. I always find that the experience is mutually beneficial. (read more)
...In my experience, tests are an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge a student already knows—the biggest obstacles to overcome are time pressure and format familiarity, and my goal is to acclimate students to that in order to let their skills shine through. My own ACT score was 35 (34 on this... (read more)
...I am passionate about teaching testing techniques to improve student’s long-term testing outcomes. I aim to learn as much as possible about my students' learning styles and studying habits to customize my lesson plans. I scored a 521 (131/130/130/130) on the MCAT, 1590 (790/800) on the SAT, and... (read more)