...I received an A in the course. I was also a grader for 6.042 the following year, and I took a number of related courses such as Introduction to Algorithms, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Complexity Theory and Analysis, and Probability and Random Variables. I was a grader for Introduction to Algorithms for 2 semesters. (read more)
I realize this may sound weird considering how stressful it is for most people, but the college admissions process was some of the best fun I had in my life. I loved every aspect of it, from pulling all nighters for my Honors/AP classes to stacking my schedule with enrichment activities to grinding... (read more)
...I pride myself on my easygoing and effective tutoring style: being patient, encouraging, and empowering. I work with students to internalize concepts, not just memorize them. When a student begins to cognitively understand something for herself/himself, real learning happens. (read more)
...Throughout elementary and middle school, I competed in math competitions. In high school, I received an 800 in the SAT math section, an 800 in the SAT Subject Test for math, and a 36 in the ACT math section. I have continued taking math courses in college (including calculus, statistics, deductive logic, and discrete mathematics). I also received a 170 in the quantitative section of the GRE. (read more)
...My work often involves on-going support for students, helping with executive functioning and organization, note-taking/study skills, staying on top of homework, preparing for tests, and working on long-term research and writing assignments. Many of my students see me for standardized test prep a... (read more)