...I spent a semester as a student teacher in a high school classroom. During this time, I taught Algebra 2 lessons daily. I am familiar with the content, and have experience communicating this knowledge in a digestible way. (read more)
I graduated from Pitzer College with a B.A. in chemistry and am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in organic chemistry at The Ohio State University. My teaching emphasis is on understanding fundamental concepts and developing problem solving ability, which are both reinforced with practice. I look forward to tutoring for you!
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...I enjoy tutoring when it helps a student both raise their grades. but also gain more confidence. Since there's more than one way to solve a problem, I will teach the different approaches that best suit my students. I also find ways to relate the subject matter to real life uses, aiming for more excitement and engagement with the student. (read more)
...After years of working for Veritas Prep (an industry leader whose books I still use), I have recently moved from the Bay Area/Silicon Valley to Madison, Wisconsin. This will allow me to spend more time with my kids (ages 3 and 1), but also allows me to charge MUCH less than my rate in California... (read more)