...I have a Ph.D. in Linguistics, so I understand the way English works both grammatically and practically. I obtained my K-12 Teacher Certification in the state of Ohio in 2017. I love helping students with specific language needs -- like business or medical English-- or with writing, proofreading, presentation skills, pronunciation, test prep, or any personal language goal. (read more)
...I still have a heart for math and helping young people, and my unique combination of experiences provides a great environment for anyone who is struggling with a math obstacle (not many people have both math expertise and empathy, as I'm sure you've noticed). I have master's degrees in Social Wo... (read more)
...My experience as a tutor at Princeton's McGraw Center for Learning has been incredibly fulfilling. For the past year, I have tutored peers in calculus, biology, and chemistry, developing effective heuristic methods and motivational strategies. This role has honed my ability to break down complex topics into understandable segments and inspire confidence in my students. (read more)
...I explain math concepts not just in a bunch of letters and numbers, but in examples that students will actually use in the future, like buying tiles and baseboard when remodeling a house, or calculating the volume of air that an HVAC system needs to handle. I start from where a student actually ... (read more)
...As I tell my students, part of my job as a tutor is to make myself unnecessary; if I succeed, then my students no longer need me. I am proud to say that I have seen many mentees grow into independent problem solvers over my years of tutoring.I was one of the first people to take the current form... (read more)