While attending McKendree University, I began tutoring my peers in chemistry, physics, and math. After graduating with a Spanish major and math minor, I began working for Mathnasium (and later Sylvan), where I had the opportunity to teach students (ages 7-adult) using a more "outside the box" appro... (read more)
...Although I am new to Wyzant, I have worked with over 50 K-12 students as a SAT/ACT Exam Prep tutor and general math/science tutor through other tutoring services. My passion for education also brought me to work as Program Director at CovEducation, a 401(k) nonprofit organization that has provid... (read more)
...Part of the qualifications for the BS degree in Biochemistry at Cornell University was a 5 credit hour Genetics course that included lecture plus lab. Genetics was also one of my qualifying exams for my PhD at the Rockefeller University. My research program encompassed sophist genetics experime... (read more)
...It's also important to me to make sure the student has practice time on their own during our sessions so I can actively help them as needed while they're working through the material. My approach is open and flexible based on what the student prefers and needs and I am always open to any suggest... (read more)
...I have been tutoring students in various subjects such as college test prep, admissions writing, biology, and anatomy for about 8 years now in organizations such as Interconnections Mentoring Program, Charles Drew Premedical Society, and Wyzant. I also served as a TA for two years in the Human O... (read more)