Michelle
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10+ years of tutoring

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics Pomona College
Master of Arts, International Affairs Columbia University in the City of New York
  • I have always been a passionate learner.

Test Scores

SAT Scores
Composite1430
Math780
GRE Scores
Composite326
Quantitative167
Verbal159

About Me

I have a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics Economics from Pomona College in Claremont, California and am working on my Masters in International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in the City of New York. I have also taught accelerated mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus BC) at the Episcopal School of Los Angeles and economics as a high school elective. Over the past few years of teaching and tutoring, I found great joy in developing that passion in other students. My favorite subject to tutor is upper level mathematics (Algebra II and beyond). This is when the true beauty of mathematics is explored and mathematics begins to have important applications, including what to what I do in international security! I stride to provide a student with creative materials and explanations that best suits their learning style. I am not someone who is satisfied when a student memorizes steps to solve a problem. I always want the student to understand what he/she is doing and why they are doing. This insight will make them a stronger, faster and better student, particularly in the field of mathematics. This brings the student long term results that could extend far beyond the work done in the tutoring sessions. Mathematics is my love and economics is my passion and because of this I bring incredible enthusiasm for the subject to my work. I bring the beauty of mathematics into my explanations, through theoretical and visual interpretations. In my spare time I like to paint and run.

Hobbies & Interests

Painting, running, current events, travelling

Education

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics - Pomona College
Master of Arts, International Affairs - Columbia University in the City of New York

Q&A with Michelle

My number one philosophy is that a student understands the why. I want students to have the insight behind the process of a solving a problem instead of just memorization of steps. This develops a greater appreciation for the unique aspects of a subject like mathematics, creating a connection between the student and their work.
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