...One of my high school students was completely math-phobic, but I helped him to finish a geometry course two weeks before the year ended, and score highly enough on an Air Force placement test to earn a coveted assignment. Another adult student went on to be a teacher and recently thanked me for ... (read more)
...This could mean addressing organizational skills, study habits, and learning how to effectively prepare for exams. Aside from tutoring, I offer extensive undergraduate and graduate mentoring. I evaluate personal statements, primary/secondary applications, and offer in-depth interview prep for pre-meds and pre-dents. (read more)
...I also earned As in three semesters of sight singing and ear training classes at a major music school (Indiana University). Sight singing includes reading rhythms, identifying key signatures, and reading pitches; I have reliable, tested techniques for teaching all three of those important musical... (read more)
...Before coming to UCSD, I spent six months as a peer tutor at Foothill College, where I helped college students with their calculus courses. It was a fantastic experience, allowing me to share my love for math and teaching and help others tackle their studies. Tutoring taught me how to explain tricky concepts in an easy-to-understand way and showed me the value of patience and adaptability. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingCalculus,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,Elementary Math