...In addition, I completed a practicum with a reading specialist program at the MGH Institute and received my certificate of advanced study in May, 2020. I have experience using the Just Words curriculum and implemented the literacy program with a group of third graders during this past school ye... (read more)
...Many of the teaching assistants (who I especially enjoyed asking questions) taught through metaphor and using common objects to explain microscopic processes. During my time at Cornell, I was a mentor to many high school students and would often advise them about applications and just the colleg... (read more)
...My math tutoring is successful because of my focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills. When we work together on a problem, I make sure my student is engaged and curious in finding solutions. I always encourage students to show their work and often ask them to "teach it back" to me to make sure that they understand the steps in the problem solving process. (read more)
...Examples of applications:
1. Systems of linear equations occur when using Kirchhoff's laws in Physics to solve for currents/resistances in electric circuits.
2. Matrix transformations are used extensively by computer graphics systems. (read more)
...I have prepared students for the reading, vocabulary, and grammar sections of the TEAS, as well as in the areas of life science, biology geology, and chemistry. Besides my experience in preparing students for this test, I also am certified by WyzAnt in all of the individual subject areas that th... (read more)