...I believe that consistency and discipline are what makes a student successful and as such, a lot of my lessons are oriented around practice. In high school, I participated in both MIT’s Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science Summer program (formerly known as MOSTEC) and Carnegie Me... (read more)
...I have a doctorate in the field of Microbiology and I have worked in the field for the past 8 years. I specialize in bacterial pathogens and genomics. I led multiple projects that involved long-read sequencing of vector microbiomes and bacterial pathogens. (read more)
...I've tutored several students in linear algebra since 2001. I first learned the subject as an undergraduate engineer at Penn State. During graduate school as a teaching assistant at MIT, I taught seniors to apply linear algebra to biotechnology using a stoichiometric matrix to estimate metabolite concentrations during bacterial fermentation. (read more)
...As well as ensuring students have a clear grasp of concepts, I work with students on test preparation to ensure exam success. This method has proved successful, and my students have seen huge improvements both in their academic confidence and in test results. Along with a 3.9 college GPA, I was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist in high school and achieved a 2240 on the old-style SATs. (read more)
...Philosophy provides a unique perspective grounded in established and innovative intellectual traditions, critical thinking, and careful use of language. I love working with words and helping developing writers clarify their thoughts and learn to express their ideas clearly. I am comfortable working with autistic students, especially those with high academic ability. (read more)