...I have a MS and PhD in Biochemistry, and have taught some college-level chemistry as well. I enjoy working with students one-on-one and in small groups and believe that building student confidence is crucial in succeeding in any academic area. I have both a strong content knowledge and a strong interest in helping students succeed. (read more)
...I can work with them on how to get access to help when they need it from their teachers and peers to reduce tutor dependence. My goal is that all my students develop the skills necessary to think through problems and learn effectively on their own. In college I took a seminar on how to teach English to non-native learners. (read more)
...I also worked in a top public school in my state as a tutor with several students to help them with executive functioning strategies. Further evidence of my having good study skills myself: dean's list, magna cum laude for Bachelor of Arts degree; A's in graduate courses; and passing with honors... (read more)
...When it comes to math tutoring, I make sure to meet every student where they are at, because I know everyone has a different math background, even if they are in the same course now. For example, many students who come to MathSpot for help with Calculus 1 fully understand the calculus concepts, ... (read more)
...I have completed many essays in college, most notably my Master’s thesis. This thesis was 30+ pages on the juxtapositions and form of argument in Paradise Lose by John Milton. I consider myself an expert in 17th century literature, utopian/dystopian literature and creative writing. (read more)