...I majored in Biological Sciences with a focus in physiology, behaviorism, and neurobiology, and minored in Sociology. I currently am a third year medical student at Albany Medical College with the goal of becoming a cardiologist. During college, I worked 2 years as a tutor for students aged 6-2... (read more)
...In my time tutoring in high school, I worked one-on-one with multiple high-school students in need of help with SAT preparation or mathematics. When teaching, I always make an effort to identify the areas the student is struggling the most with and provide multiple examples and guided practice s... (read more)
...While memorization can help in the short term, I believe lasting results and confidence come from understanding the fundamentals and really getting what you are doing. Many students come to me having survived through cramming, and while that can work, as the material advances it helps to know how to reason in a subject. I try to balance immediate help with refreshing one's background. (read more)
...In this role, I coach students for the island wise highly competitive exam which determines the student’s university placement. When I was teaching at high school, I completed a post-graduate diploma in Education from the Open University of Sri Lanka as a professional degree for teaching. After I completed seven years of teaching, I moved to the USA to pursue my graduate studies. (read more)
...I prepared students for ACT/SAT with strategic test prep through Huntington Learning Center. I have a diverse academic skillset and am well-equipped to assist with the sciences, english, art, and standardized test preparation. I will always encourage a growth mindset and create a positive, supportive, and constructive learning environment. (read more)