...I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work. I was raised by two grammarian parents, so perfect grammar was hammered into my head from a young age. I went on to receive a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT and major in a highly writing-intensive field (philosophy) in college. (read more)
As a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering with a degree in Biology and Chemistry (summa cum laude), my exceptionally strong background in STEM allows me to break down complex scientific principles and explain them to a student of any grade level. My in depth knowledge of biology, chemistry, and ma... (read more)
...I'm Michael. As a tutor and instructor over the past 8 years, I have cultivated with my students an average increase of 110 points on the English portion of the SAT, and 180 cumulatively. I've also generated a 100% college acceptance rate by collaborating with students on their CommonApp and UCApply application essays. (read more)
...Great test scores are terrific -- and I love helping kids get them. But if students devote their teen years only to cramming for tests, when are they going to have time to become remarkable, thinking individuals? About me: After graduating in English from Harvard, I ran literary development fo... (read more)
...Those details are great if you are looking for someone smart to take an exam FOR you, but useless if you are trying to find a tutor who can actually teach the concepts in a clear and coherent manner. Your time is valuable and you deserve a tutor who can communicate with compassion. While I have spent the last 12 years working in experimental physics, I am NOT your stereotypical physicist. (read more)