...I received my CRLA I certification and tutored at Drew University’s Center of Academic Excellence. I specialized in tutoring math, chemistry, neuroscience, and physics courses. Among some of my academic achievements: I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in 2023, and accepted membership to Phi ... (read more)
...As a tutor, I obviously want to improve grades and test scores. However, my teaching philosophy revolves around discovery and questions. Encouraging students to find the answer themselves develops a problem-solving mindset and deeper understanding of the material. (read more)
...I am well-practiced at identifying these points of disconnect, and re-framing the material in a way that is friendlier to the student. I am well-practiced in teaching all of the topics in a standard discrete math course; I have tutored for discrete math courses across a number of different colle... (read more)
...Instead of memorizing a list of facts, I believe allowing oneself to understand why and how something works is what enables enjoyment of the subject. And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. (read more)
...Then, from 2022 through the summer of 2023, I was promoted to the Director of Math and Science at Principia Tutors and Consultants. In that role, I also worked to prepare students for the essay admittance exams to get into Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in the entire United States. In August of 2023, I moved back to my hometown of Pittsburgh to be closer to family. (read more)