Natalie
Certified Tutor
Originally I'm from Niagara Falls, NY, but I'm currently working as a forensic DNA technologist in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with my Bachelor's in Biochemistry and my Master's in Forensic Science and Law. I was drawn to this major because of my interest in science as well as mysteries (especially Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling
My love of learning started at a young age, thanks to my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material.
I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come easy to everyone, but with the right attitude, anything is possible. I hope that through tutoring I can help students set and reach their academic goals and establish life-long learning habits.
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Undergraduate Degree: Duquesne University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Graduate Degree: Duquesne University - Masters, Forensic Science and Law
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT Reading: 31
- ACT Science: 34
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
- SAT Verbal: 740
- SAT Writing: 730
When I'm not busy with school and work I enjoy making arts and crafts, baking, spending time with friends, playing tennis, hiking, and traveling.
- ACT Prep
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- Algebra
- AP
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Chemistry
- AP Statistics
- AP United States History
- AP US History
- AP World History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- College Biology
- College English
- College Essays
- College Level American History
- College World History
- Conversational Spanish
- Discrete Math
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- Geometry
- High School Biology
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School World History
- History
- Homework Support
- Honors Chemistry
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Languages
- Life Sciences
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Other
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Critical Reading
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Public Speaking
- Reading
- REGENTS Prep
- SAT Prep
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Middle Level
- Statistics
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- US History
- World History
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that it is important to learn from mistakes, but not dwell on them. Each day is a fresh start, and yesterday's frustrations shouldn't be the focus. When tutoring, I like to begin the lesson by looking at one's strengths and approaching a problem by using these skills.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I think it's important to make the information being learned relevant to the student. Some topics might not seem to be that useful, but by learning more about the student's interests, I try to relate future lessons back to this information. Also, I think it's important to establish both short-term and long-term goals at the first tutoring session. This ensures that both the student and myself are on the same page, and allows us to track our progress.