...I loved doing science projects and science fairs. I think science is very fun at an early and and learning fundamental aspects of how the world works is exciting I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school. (read more)
...With chemistry, many students tend to get lost in the calculations, but when the concepts behind those calculations is made clear, they become much better chemists because they know what they are doing and how and when to do it. I am very proficient with English grammar and have tutored several ... (read more)
...I started tutoring my fellow students in college, and quickly found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. After graduating with High Honors in mathematics with minors in physics and computer science, I started working at a tutoring center for students ages 7-16 in the Boston... (read more)
...Scoring in the 99th percentile on the math and chemistry sections of the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, SAT, SAT Subject, and AP exams, I have also obtained high combined scores in the math and verbal sections of the SAT (99th percentile) and GRE (98th percentile) exams. Tutoring for over 6 years, I credit my... (read more)
...So, as for my teaching philosophy..
There are two real issues I find students have:
1. They understand the material, but can't get problems and answers right, they just need some solid technique improvement and some coaching into good practices.
2. They don't understand the topic and need t... (read more)