...The keys to my tutoring philosophy are threefold: 1) assess the student's current strengths and areas needing improvement, 2) identify the student's preferred learning mode (i.e. auditory, visual, hands-on), and 3) establish a supportive rapport between tutor and student. Based on these essentia... (read more)
I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I earned my undergraduate degree. My strong foundation in sciences and mathematics enables me to tutor high school science subjects such as biology, physics, geology, and astronomy, along with chemistry and environmental... (read more)
...In terms of biology, I have tutored students in Neuroscience, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology and Kinesiology, and Bioengineering. Moreover, I can help you prepare for the ACT/SAT/GRE math or science subject exams. I scored in the 90th percentile in those exams. (read more)
...Students often need to have something repeated or retaught a few times before understanding. I am happy to work with you to ensure you understand the material you are being taught. Most of my tutoring has been year long, allowing me to help students gain confidence along the way.I have taught Geometry to a group of Talented and Gifted students for 4 years. (read more)
...Currently, I work as a freelance editor/writer, contributing to various new mathematics publications for different publishers. I have written and/or edited publications for all grade levels, from Kindergarten through Algebra 2. Learning math is far more complex than just memorizing a lot of facts.... in fact, it is not really about memorizing at all! (read more)