...This fall, I'll begin my master's in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. My academic achievements include scoring in the 99th percentile on the ACT, demonstrating my mastery of various subjects and equipping me with valuable test-taking strategies to share. While my background is in engineering and mathematics, I'm also enthusiastic about tutoring English and writing. (read more)
...I was born in China and I studied Chinese in college for two years. I played volleyball in high school. I was the assistant volleyball coach for a boys and girls high school team for 3 years. (read more)
...I also worked as an assistant teacher and substitute teacher at First English Child Development Center in Austin for one year. I love working with children and will continue to do so. I have a photojournalism degree from the University of Texas. (read more)
...I graduated from Drew University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Physics and Mathematics. I have been tutoring since high school where I tutored a variety of math and science courses. I found that I had a passion for tutoring and decided to become a tutor at Drew University's Center of Academic Excellence (CAE). I am now CRLA I certified. (read more)
...And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. For solving specific problems, I am inclined toward the Socratic method of teaching, asking questions in order to guide the student to the correct ideas. (read more)