...I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and ... (read more)
27 Subjects: includingACT Math,ACT Science,ACT Reading,ACT English
...If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. I hav... (read more)
23 Subjects: includingACT Science,Physics,ACT Math,ACT English
...The student, who originally struggled with a C, brought her grade up to a B and passed the test beyond the minimum passing grade. Her parents were thrilled with this achievement and requested that I assist her with 8th grade Social Studies the following year. In addition to teaching French and ... (read more)
...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)
...A 10% increase in your score can open your world up to better opportunities. In addition to receiving a 36 (yes, 36!) on my official ACT test, I graduated from college with a BS in neuroscience and have direct experience working in science laboratories. I have read thousands of scientific paper... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingACT Science,ACT Math,GRE,SAT Math