I am a graduate of Westmont College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a focus on computer science and advanced studies in statistics. I became the Teaching Assistant for Behavioral Statistics after earning the only A grade in a class of 60 students. This is where I learned the pleasure of asking intermediate questions, the answers to which would bring the student to the place of competence for the problem at hand. I never considered teaching until years later a friend remarked, "You should consider teaching. I have all the training, but you have all the gifts." I believe in my students. They have beautiful minds and that their priceless presence cannot be overvalued. I have been a preferred substitute teacher with the Clark County School District. Two schools in particular knew they could place me in any class and I could do whatever the teacher had laid out for me no matter who their students were. I have tutored middle and high school mathematics as well as statistics including a PhD candidate and other college students.

I am a recent graduate of Duke University, with a Master of Science degree in Global Health. I spent the six previous years working for Novartis as a Head of Communications in the Vaccines and Diagnostics division. I joined Novartis after completing my undergraduate degree with honors in English language and literature from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.I can help both students and professionals with all ranges of English writing and reading skills, including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and retention, English as a second language, essay writing and editing, higher level literature analysis, thesis writing and editing, business writing, and presentation and public speaking skills.I have taught and tutored students from elementary school through the graduate and professional levels. I have served as a professor's assistant in British Literature and Dramatic Arts classes, and have conducted caregiver classes on the Picture-Exchange Communication System for children with speech disorders.I have also tutored on the tools needed to becoming an exceptional student, including organizational skills, memorization and mnemonic devices, study-to-the-test techniques, responsible speed reading, and time management.My philosophy toward tutoring hinges on two primary goals: 1) to tutor in a way that not only meets the student's academic goals in the near-term, but also imparts a methodology that will carry the student toward future and continued success, and 2) to foster self-motivation in a student by making English fun!I love sharing my passion for language and literature with others, especially in helping overcome the "fear of the blank page" and other anxieties. Its never too late to learn to write well, to enjoy reading, or to apply these important skills to achieve your academic and professional goals.Personally, I love the time to enjoy a good book, but I also love traveling, attempting challenging recipes, kayaking, hiking, and taking my dog Cali to the beach.

I'm a college graduate with a double major in English and Chemistry, starting the PharmD program at the University of Michigan this fall. I have multiple experiences tutoring, including professional math tutoring, as well as essay revision. I am passionate about a lot of different areas, but making abstract topics, like math and science, accessible to everyone has a special place in my heart. My approach involves meeting the student where they are and building from there by using their existing understanding to build a framework for future learning. From essay revision to a variety of AP classes, I hope I can provide insight and expertise to your learning process.

I do my best to make math fun! I'm new to Varsity Tutors, but I'm experienced in tutoring high school and college students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, General Physics, and Music Theory. I received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Westmont College with a Minor in Music Composition.I currently live in Manhattan. When I'm not tutoring, I'm usually playing piano or writing music on my computer.

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