...In calculus especially, the students whom I tutor have a greater understanding when I explain how calculus works in a broad sense. Then, we can hash out the details of how to do it. I am acutely aware that by the time a student seeks out tutoring, their self-confidence may be crushed. (read more)
...I can help you improve your reading or writing skills, public speaking, basic conversation, or pronunciation. I will also tutor students who want to prepare for a specific test-- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS. In addition to ESL tutoring, I tutor native English speakers who need to boost their writing skills or would like papers proofread. (read more)
...I currently work part time as a medical assistant in pediatrics and am great with kids and students. I really empathize with the tutoring process as well as I have been on the receiving end of it before. I understand that each person learns in their own unique way and am willing to cater to their needs to help them as much as I can. (read more)
...I moved to CT to work at UConn, but I realized I was an empathetic, compassionate teacher amongst necessarily narcissistic researchers. Now, I use my time to help students, professors, and practitioners with statistics, research, and technical writing. I am an effective tutor because I am able to "translate" complex concepts into manageable parts. (read more)
...I have a passion for the language arts and for life-long learning; it is a passion I hope to pass on to each of my students. I hold a valid CT teacher certification in English 7-12 and have been teaching and tutoring for the past five years. I hold a Master's degree in education from the University of Connecticut. (read more)