I'm Valarie! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, which basically means I have been able to get through many years of school, tests, and degrees successfully, and I would love to pass on my experience and test-taking knowledge to you or your child! Throughout my undergraduate and graduate school... (read more)
...Math is my passion. Algebra 2 requires precise identification and application of all things related to functions, both algebraically and through graphs. I have this knowledge and I know how to make it accessible to struggling students. (read more)
...In retirement I would like to continue the student interaction on a one to one basis, helping students overcome difficulties they are having on a particular topic. Making math accessible to all students and bringing the connections to their lives brings me satisfaction and the students success. In my 15 years of teaching I taught prealgebra, algebra 1 and 2 and Geometry. (read more)
...I have scored in the 99th percentile on my MCAT. I attend the #2 medical school in the country. I have picked up many skills from my professors, teachers, educators and mentors throughout the year that I'd like to share. (read more)
...I have extensive experience successfully applying and getting accepted into top universities. Furthermore, I am currently a research assistant in 2 psychology labs at Penn, which has provided me with knowledge of research opportunities and the application process. While in high school, I provid... (read more)