...Since math is pyramid and relies on prior knowledge, I try to fill any academic gaps to ensure that students are successful in both Elementary Math, and subsequent math disciplines. I not only teach students how to solve problems, but also explain why the methods work - this approach pushes stud... (read more)
...I am trained in the Wilson Reading System and have continued my professional development in teaching special needs students. My student population includes those with dyslexia, nonverbal LD, speech and language disabilities, dyscalculia, cognitive impairment, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. I have been a featured speaker at the Southern Maryland Reading Conference in 2012. (read more)
I am a UC Berkeley graduate with a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering (concentrated in Materials Science and Engineering) and a minor in Chemistry. I have been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school, and during my years as an undergraduate at Berkeley, I was given the opportunity to work as a uni... (read more)
...For the last few years, I have worked with high school students on their college applications and English essays. I enjoy supporting students and being their cheerleader, particularly during stressful times (such as college application time), or in subjects they might struggle with. I am patient and gain so much joy from seeing students grow in their learning! (read more)
...Many of the teaching assistants (who I especially enjoyed asking questions) taught through metaphor and using common objects to explain microscopic processes. During my time at Cornell, I was a mentor to many high school students and would often advise them about applications and just the colleg... (read more)