...I am one of the co-founders of CHESSanity, a nonprofit organization that teaches chess to K-12 students nationwide. I have been playing competitive chess since I was 6 years old, reaching a rating of 2000 and achieving the expert title. From elementary to high school, I played in tournaments and won the state title for my age group many times. (read more)
...That's when I realized the importance of tailoring lessons to not only meet the students' academic needs, but their personality needs, as well. Everyone learns at different paces and through different stimuli. I strive to provide a friendly environment where the student is comfortable to ask anything and everything. (read more)
...I am comfortable tutoring the sciences and math, but particularly enjoy college and medical school admissions advising. I received a 1570 (99th percentile) on my SAT and a 524 (100th percentile) on my MCAT exam. I have edited many personal statements for college and medical school, and can help my students prepare their primary/secondary medical school applications and for interviews. (read more)
...Educational Background:I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Languages from Washington University in St. Louis. My rigorous academic training has equipped me with a deep understanding of a wide range of subjects, particularly in the sciences and humanities. (read more)
...My teaching style revolves heavily around the socratic style of asking engaging questions that challenge students to synthesize information they've learned previously. I believe this allows a great deal of flexibility in teaching. Every topic has many levels of complexity which we can probe, and depending on student interest and proficiency, I can tailor questions and responses accordingly! (read more)