...I received 5s on both AP Calculus exams as well as a 5 on AP Physics and a score of 790/800 on the math SAT. In addition to completing the course material above, I have also tutored two peers for semester-long periods in physics and calculus to help them prepare for AP tests that they felt underqualified for. Both students received a 4 or higher on their tests. (read more)
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...I have a lot of experience with mentoring group work in projects involving user research and design. I have a strong background in education and pedagogy as I received my Ph.D. and Masters degree from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University where I focused o... (read more)
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