...As someone who recently took the SAT in 2021, the reason I was able to score high on the math section was because I understood the test. The SAT has repeated patterns and question types and I will work with you to ensure you get the best possible score. For the reading section the same principles hold true. (read more)
...Shors Neuroscience Prize (awarded for collaborative and multidisciplinary research), and the Novartis Excellence in Neuroscience Award. I succeeded in my graduate application with acceptances to top research universities, including CMU and Georgia Tech. In the past 6 years, I have tutored over 15 science and mathematics courses from high school level to advanced college material. (read more)
...In a typical Math Seminar, students brought math problems to class that they were struggling with. The class, then, discussed the mathematical concepts concerned and solved the problem together. When tutoring or leading the math seminar, I aim to understand the concept first and then explain it to the struggling student. (read more)
...I have a BS in Mathematics (Gonzaga University), and an MS and PhD in Logic, Computation, and Methodology of Science (Carnegie Mellon University).
I'll also say a few words about my teaching philosophy. I think it is important to adapt one's teaching style to each student -- in fact, this is wh... (read more)
...I also tutored chemistry for several years while I was a student at Penn State University. I realize and understand that chemistry is a difficult subject for many students. My strengths are my patience and my ability to explain material in a way that most students understand. (read more)