...Often, mathematics and statistics are met with student apprehension or a lack of motivation based on previous experience. I work patiently and thoughtfully with each student to not only help them achieve their goals, but to enhance their experience interacting with these fields.Before my career ... (read more)
...The student should ultimately feel confident to amass the factual and procedural knowledge taught in sessions and readily engage higher-order critical thinking when tackling relevant tasks.â €The first session will typically center on evaluating the student's needs, skill set, and goals and accordi... (read more)
...One of my favorite parts about tutoring is that I have the opportunity to explain and get students excited about topics that are so exciting to me and have so many applications in day-to-day life! I also love seeing concepts "click" for someone. Watching a student gain confidence and grow in their problem-solving abilities is the most rewarding part of this job. (read more)
...Unfortunately, the coronavirus situation forced Peace Corps to temporarily suspend all volunteer activities, and I had to return to the US. I am continuing my pursuit of Spanish while eagerly awaiting the re-opening of international borders. I got my BS in Biology from Stanford in 2002, and my PhD in Neurobiology & Behavior from University of Washington in 2012. (read more)
...I took algebra beginning in 5th grade and scored an 800 on the math section of my SAT and 790 on the similar section of the GRE. Algebra provides a solid foundation for important aspects of business and life for years to come, and it prepares a person well for more advanced mathematics courses (... (read more)