...It is an honor to play a part in a student’s achievement. I have tutored quite a number students in the last 4 years in ISEE test prep (Lower, Middle, and Upper Level). My latest success was with an 8th grade student who had had two previous tutors and had taken two practice tests. She scored mostly 8s. (read more)
...Originally an SAT/GRE tutor, in 2013 I earned my teaching certification through Teach for America, then continued as a Creative Expression Teacher and Arts Infusion Specialist in a Title 1 School in Oklahoma. In 2014 I founded and taught theater at "Inside-OUT", an arts summer camp for kids from... (read more)
...I obtained a doctoral degree in education to study the factors that impact math success to help students reach their fullest potential in math achievement. My research focuses on math attainment and persistence among high school and college students, and the participation of women in STEM career... (read more)
...Some of these roles have received positive reviews from prestigious publications such as Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. In concert I have sung with University of Southern California's Early Music department, Pacific American Master Chorale and Pasadena First United Methodist Church. Currently I am the lead singer in my band where we sing and play rock/hard rock in Los Angeles area. (read more)
...My lesson plans and assignments are all personalized and made as relevant as possible for students. I enjoy being fully present for my students and improvising on the spot to make lessons more engaging and entertaining. For instance, during a recent session, a student’s little sister was hiding under the table where he was working. (read more)