...As a student myself, I was frustrated by the instructors' inability to dumb things down enough for me to make sense of the material, so I aimed to do things differently for my students. I had to do a lot of research outside the classroom to grasp various programming and math concepts such as OOP... (read more)
...This might be why I was awarded Teacher of the Month multiple times, something decided by the students of the school, not other teachers! One of the cornerstones of my approach to tutoring is standards-based grading. I believe that this method empowers students by giving them ownership of their... (read more)
...In addition, I have taught Scriptural Studies since I was an undergraduate. I am also an ordained pastor (though I do not specifically work as one). I run Scripture and Theology discussion lists on the internet. I belong to a few others too. (read more)
...I can also help create slides and presentations as well as give pointers on eye contact, tone, and catching the audience's attention. I have taken and passed both of the STEP 1 and 2 exams as a fourth-year medical student. I have mentored/tutored several of my friends and junior students on creating a study plan and finding resources prior to taking their USMLE exams. (read more)
...I majored in English at the University of Chicago. I have had poems published in literary magazines and anthologies. In 2016 I received a grant to work on my novel. (read more)