Experience Summary
I have been tutoring since I graduated from high school. I have earned my BS in Biology and a Masters in Physical Chemistry. I am currently working on my PhD in chemical physics. Being placed in upper level math courses in college gave me the opportunity to tutor my fellow students. As I advanced I was able to not only tutor, but I was asked to be a teaching assistant for biochemistry and physical chemistry. After graduation, I went on to become a teaching assistant for general chemistry and inorganic chemistry in graduate school, while also a full-time student. Working on my undergraduate and graduate degrees has not only given me a good foundation in math and science, but also in English and research. I have tutored or taught many different levels in science and math.
Teaching Style
“You love what you understand and you understand what you are taught.” I believe learning should be fun and understandable. Many times, especially in science, students do not like a subject, because it is not explained in terms they understand. I believe the key is to relate any subject to something the students already understand/love. If a student needs help in math and they love M&M’s, then you can find an equation for the various colors in a bag of M&M’s or find the surface area of an M&M. Everything relates to everything, the connection just needs to be made. When a connection is made with previous knowledge there is a deeper understanding and you are less likely to forget what you have been taught. The key is to be creative and fun.