...I am fluent in Spanish and just lived in Mexico. I am strong in many academic areas that I haven't yet tutored -- for example, I am very strong at grammar - I got a 99 on the English portion of the GMAT. I was a teaching assistant for mathematics, political science, and economics in Undergrad. (read more)
...Along with helping peers with challenging math and science classes, we were taking together. I find great joy in helping others grasp challenging concepts and reach their academic goals, and I believe that a personalized, interactive approach is key to successful learning. In high school, I was... (read more)
...I also took various Russian courses in Reading, Writing, and Literature up until high school in a Russian after school program on Saturdays called School Plus. I grew up playing volleyball and played for a competitive club team called Six Pak in NJ. We completed at the East Coast Championships at the Richmond Convention Center against teams from all over including Puerto Rico. (read more)
...We usually focused on reading comprehension, reflection, and quality writing. I absolutely love working on making personal connections, digging deep, drafting outlines, expanding on ideas, and making these ideas flow when read with students, which is why I want to help with this part of ACT and SAT prep! These were always my strongest subjects throughout high school and at the university. (read more)
...During the summers, I worked with Elementary age students at Saint Patrick's summer camp. I enjoyed working with the students there, and gained the skills of patience and discipline. I also honed my communication skills, as it was necessary to diffuse certain situations with varying tactics depending on the circumstances. (read more)