...It may be something to do with my background of coming from Japan. I scored top 10% on SAT and even had an offer to purse an engineering degree at University of Massachusetts when I graduated from high school. Although I ended up getting a degree in a different field, my passion in teaching grew while I was in graduate school. (read more)
...I have been tutoring since my freshman year in high school (8 years now!) and have developed various strategies for tutoring people of all ages and learning types, as well as figuring out how to adapt to each individual learning style. The feeling of finally solving a tedious math problem or und... (read more)
...After I graduated, I started tutoring SAT/ACT/SAT II/AP and a variety of other math/science/business courses. Throughout my decades of experience, I have learned how to help my students better approach the material. My goal is to guide students toward awareness of how the material is applicable to real-world situations. (read more)
...I have always been interested in science, because I had great science teachers. I found physical science interesting because I could investigate it. I became very interested in geology and all the other physical sciences, chemistry and physics. (read more)
...I was also an undergraduate teacher's assistant in the Physics Department. I taught and planned lectures for an undergraduate Physics Lab in electromagnetism and optics and tutored in the Learning Center. Professors, fellow students, and clients have often complimented my ability to adjust educational needs for all ages and learning abilities. (read more)