...In addition to my academic work, I have been playing piano for 36 years (20 of them professionally as a jazz pianist & bandleader). I enjoy teaching piano lessons (beginner classical, beginner/intermediate jazz, beginner/intermediate blues, and beginner/intermediate pop/rock), as well as music t... (read more)
...I foster an environment in which mistakes are welcome and “I don’t knows” are valuable learning opportunities. I recognize that every student has a different foundation in a given topic and try to always meet my students where they are at. I also try to work with each student to determine what learning method(s) work best for them to best fit our sessions to their unique learning style. (read more)
...I have tutoring experience with middle school, high school and college students and adapt my teaching style appropriately to different age groups. My students particularly enjoy how I make sure they understand the concepts rather than memorize and my ultimate goal is to empower them to achieve their academic potential. Outside of work, I enjoy being active, watching sports and salsa dancing. (read more)
...I earned a PhD in Mathematics (topology/geometry) in 2017 and taught math at Duke University and Bryn Mawr College for six years after my degree. My favorite part of being a professor was getting to work with students one-on-one and in small groups in my office because it's a lot like tutoring. ... (read more)
I graduated valedictorian of my class at Vincentian Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently an M1 student at Drexel University College of Medicine, and I recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior as well as Environmental S... (read more)