...I believe that everyone learns differently, and I strive to present information in engaging and easily understandable ways. The "light bulb" moment when a challenging concept clicks is something I cherish and work towards in every tutoring session. In addition to my tutoring endeavors, I've gained valuable insights into college admissions, especially for students aiming for BA/MD programs. (read more)
...Students who I have helped think that my teaching approach is very special. The feedback is that those problems they have difficulty understand during their normal classes become much easier after my explanation. Helping my students also makes me feel successful. (read more)
...I was a TA and peer tutor for calculus-based physics as well as a peer tutor for statistics with R, both for a year. I also volunteered office hours, which gave me more time to work through problems with students one-on-one. I took a course in teaching STEM topics at all levels, which offered g... (read more)
...Passionate about mentoring in STEM competitions, I prepare students for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) and International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), which I placed fourth in biochemistry as a contestant. My expertise in STEM and public speaking helps students effectively present technical content. I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have taught for almost two decades. (read more)
...I know how to make students stand out amongst other applicants, and know what Ivy League schools want to see. I have also served as an interviewer at Princeton University. I received a master's in nutrition from Columbia University, good with biochemistry, reading papers, etc. (read more)