...Not only did it deepen my own understanding, but it also gave me a sense of fulfillment to see others grow and succeed. My teaching philosophy begins with exploring big ideas and overarching themes, breaking down complex topics into manageable pieces. I love leveraging the brain’s natural strengths and “mind tricks” to make challenging subjects like math and physics more approachable. (read more)
...Luckily, my parents refused to believe that their daughter simply lacked the intelligence to succeed. They brought me to a math tutor where we discovered I had gaps in my learning. The extra one-on-one time and practice with a tutor was just what I needed. (read more)
...One method of interest is sketching and drafting in pencil by hand. I have taught the drawing of freehand and mechanical subjects in the form of interior and exterior character perspectives, as well as drafting building sections, elevations and refined construction details. Drawing graphic cons... (read more)
My specialties are college admissions essays, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, PSAT, and HSPT), English, math, and Spanish. I adjust my teaching method to how each student learns best -- sometimes students already know how they learn best; sometimes it's a process of discovering together. ... (read more)