...I am one of the co-founders of CHESSanity, a nonprofit organization that teaches chess to K-12 students nationwide. I have been playing competitive chess since I was 6 years old, reaching a rating of 2000 and achieving the expert title. From elementary to high school, I played in tournaments and won the state title for my age group many times. (read more)
...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" approach. That's when I realized the importance of tailoring lessons to not only meet the students'... (read more)
...My passion for education also brought me to work as Program Director at CovEducation, a 401(k) nonprofit organization that has provided personalized one-on-one and group tutoring to 6000+ students across the country. When working with my students, I try to engage them in a personalized way, prov... (read more)
...Educational Background:I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Languages from Washington University in St. Louis. My rigorous academic training has equipped me with a deep understanding of a wide range of subjects, particularly in the sciences and humanities. (read more)
...My teaching style revolves heavily around the socratic style of asking engaging questions that challenge students to synthesize information they've learned previously. I believe this allows a great deal of flexibility in teaching. Every topic has many levels of complexity which we can probe, and depending on student interest and proficiency, I can tailor questions and responses accordingly! (read more)