...Mathematics was not something that I was good at when I was in elementary school. I always sought help by looking for tutors to help me with my mathematical needs. I did not like that subject until one day in high school. (read more)
I am an incoming sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley, studying Economics, and I am an effective student committed to learning, developing skills, and making team contributions. I am self-directed and energetic, with superior performance in both autonomous and collaborative environme... (read more)
...Rather than memorizing formulas and plugging and chugging, I prefer to help students understand the underlying concepts that they are working with in math so that they can solve problems on their own. Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding wh... (read more)
...Initially, I started tutoring students in various math courses until I realized that there was a greater need for Accounting Tutors. Although I still remembered much of what I had learned, I decided it best to take all of the accounting courses offered at the local two-year and four-year college... (read more)
...I extract lipids from bacteria, I perform DNA gel electrophoresis, etc. I also attend seminars and journal clubs, many of which have biochemistry principles in them (e.g., protein folding, etc.).While I don't remember an awful lot from the actual class (like formulas, metabolic cycles, etc.), I ... (read more)