...I have more than eight years of tutoring experience focusing on test preparation (SAT, ACT, HSPT, COOP, ASVAB, and TOEFL) as well as Language Arts and mathematics. My experience has given me a keen sense of what schools are looking for in a prospective student, and how to help students achieve t... (read more)
...I scored a 519 (129/130/130/130) and a 1540 on the SAT (740 RW, 800 Math). As a pre-med student, I have a strong background in chemistry (general and organic), biology, biochemistry, physics, and behavioral sciences. Having gone through all levels of IB math, I also have a strong foundation in algebra 1, 2, pre-calculus, and calculus. I began tutoring 5 years ago, first focusing on algebra. (read more)
...While 80% of students may make progress with standard instructional delivery, I specialize not only in reaching the other 20% but also in helping the 80% make even more progress. I use a thematic approach to teaching content; that is, I'm all about making it RELEVANT. I have taught in all of the core content areas and have instructed at every level from kindergarten through adulthood. (read more)
...At Harvard Divinity School, I studied American Religious History in the 19th and 20th centuries. My work focuses primarily on American Christianity and racial violence. I am particularly interested in memory practices and how they are determined by religious and political ideas. (read more)
I'm Ryan! My dream is to show students the power of language through play. Writing can make someone's heart beat faster, make them laugh or cry, or feel hopeful – when students work with language, they are working with people's minds. (read more)