About
I earned my B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics from the College of Charleston (overall GPA 3.71, math GPA: 3.91). I aced three actuarial exams and scored in the 99th percentile on the GRE. I have tutored private clients as well as students within public school systems and nonprofit organizations in both Charleston, SC and Boston, MA. I also have years of teaching experience as a horseback riding instructor and pride myself on a patient, positive teaching style. I will begin the Masters of Business Administration program at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business in the fall of 2020.
website: BostonRemoteLearning.com
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I love helping students gain mastery over new concepts. Students feel excitement, pride, empowerment, and relief when they understand the concepts that their teachers want them to learn. Helping students achieve these moments brings me joy!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When I being working with a new student, my priorities are driven by the student. Many students are more vocal about asking questions when they feel comfortable with their tutor. As a result, my first priority is often to build repoire with the student. I then work on gaining an understanding of the student's current ability level and their goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in math (overall GPA 3.71, math GPA: 3.91). Relevant College coursework is listed below. I took and aced three actuarial exams (Probability, Financial Mathematics, and Models for Financial Economics,) and scored in the 99th on the GRE.
Math Coursework Includes:
Calculus I, II, and III
Statistical Methods I and II
Linear Algebra
Intro to Abstract Mathematics
Linear Programming and Opimization
Psychology Coursework Includes:
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Other Quantitative Coursework Includes:
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50/60-minute session
BUT NOW OFFERING COVID-19 DISCOUNT! Tutoring sessions now availabe for $40/hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I come from a long line of teachers and am innately a teacher myself. My first experiences teaching were as an assisant ballet teacher in middle school and a peer-to-peer math tutor in high school and college. I then taught horseback riding lessons for eight years. I have tutored on a volunteer basis in public schools and nonprofit organizations as well as for private clients in Charleston, South Carolina and Boston, Massachusetts.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with female and male students age 5 into late adulthood. I have worked with students with and without learning disabilities.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
At this point in time, the ability to conduct professional, accessible tutoring sessions online is paramount. Beyond that, subject material expertise is obviously essential. Finally, I think personality fit is very important. I pride myself on my ability to make connections with my students, to explain concepts thoroughly, and to have patience. I absolutely never let my students feel stupid in my classes. Students seeking tutors by definition need extra assistance, so at tutor's patience and empathy are very important.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should be prepared to share the course material with the tutor ahead of time.