...While I may be working with the student to improve their proficiency in a certain subject, I am more focused on fostering an environment of psychological safety. I believe such an environment allows the student to be comfortable with asking questions and admitting vulnerability in the subject. When framing it as such, I, as the "tutor", am not better than you. (read more)
...Having personally navigated the rigorous process of applying to medical school and achieving a high score on the MCAT (92nd percentile), I intimately understand the challenges and anxieties that students encounter during such pivotal moments in their academic journey. Through these experiences, ... (read more)
...One of my majors at Augsburg College was is in Marketing. I also have my MBA from a top business school, Carlson School of Management. I have worked in marketing and business for 15+ years and done work for companies such as General Mills, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT), YMCA, Newell Rubbermaid, and Xerox. (read more)
...Then once we overcome this roadblock, we try another similar problem. In this way, by doing lots of examples and working through them together, the student quickly gets comfortable with the concepts. I'm excited to try tutoring on Wyzant! (read more)
...I am a patient and intuitive tutor, and can find creative and distinct ways to explain difficult concepts. I can teach students to be a consistent and more strategic test-taker and a more effective and concise writer. I have tutored in various subjects on and off since I was a high school stude... (read more)