About
I'm an experienced tutor working in Manhattan, New York. Currently I am completing my graduate degree at Columbia University in the City of New York (one of the eight Ivy Leagues) and I've decided to take up tutoring part-time as I apply to medical schools and/or PhD programs this year.
I currently tutor either in person or remotely through zoom video chat, and can provide any variation of tutoring hours either once or multiple times a week for you and your child's needs.
Most of my students are in elementary, middle, and high school. I mostly tutor in biology, chemistry, pre-algebra, algebra, algebra II, general math and sciences, and exam prep such as SHSAT and SAT. However, I can teach any of the following subjects:
Reading, writing, grammar, English/ELA
Math (from basic to advanced level math incluing: algebra, algebra 2, calculus, etc.)
Science (from basic to advanced level science including: biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition, psychology)
History and classics such as ancient Greek history, Greek mythology
Exam prep: SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, SAT subject tests, GRE, MCAT
College applications, essays, studying abroad, how to study for exams, time management, staying organized, applying to medical school, and general student life tips and tricks.
Languages/Music: Brazilian Portuguese (speak, read, and write), play piano, play clarinet, music theory
Other background about me: Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences/pre-medical sciences in 2017.
In 2018, I graduated with a Master's degree at 22 year old in Business Management from the University of Florida. This program is currently ranked #1 in the country for public schools. I minored in Classics (concentrated in Greek history, where I studied abroad in Greece and lived in Athens for a summer) and have a certificate in Tourism and Hospitality. The University of Florida is currently ranked top #6 in national public universities.
I worked in corporate business in the healthcare tech space for a few years after my Master's in Management degree, prior to starting my second Master's at Columbia in Human Nutrition/pre-med.
Education has changed quite a bit since the pandemic, and I believe in continuing a strong education for the next generations to come despite these trying times. I am here to be a resource to help you and your child acheive any academic goal.
My LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliechen16/
With a natural instinct to teach, I love working with people. I am fine tuned in developing others to maximize their strengths while improving their weaknesses.
Getting to know my students helps me understand how to better teach them. Everyone has a different learning style!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
- Understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and addressing them in helping students learn
- Thorough communication to assess their learning style, and adapting to teach students in a manner they will understand best (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.)
- Knowing each unique students' needs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- Private tutoring experience in-person or over zoom in pre-algebra, algebra, biology, general chemistry, physics, calculus, SAT prep, SHSAT prep for children in Manhattan, NYC area for >2 years.
- Master's in Human Nutrition from Columbia University (currently applying to medical school)
- Master's in Business Management, University of Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (pre-med), University of Florida
- Assisted neighbors, family friends, and classmates on any subject homework, college applications, college essays, job interviews, and resume help. As a result, they've passed top in class, been admitted to Ivy Leagues and top universities.
- Experience tutoring at Mathnasium, Inc., a math learning center, where I tutored one-on-one and multiple students at a time. Additional skill: reading/teaching math upside-down.
- Tutored my two younger siblings in all subjects, and they still use my notes even today!
How did you get started teaching?
I've always loved teaching - everyone, and anyone.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages and all personalities.
From working moms going to night school to get their graduate degrees to young children learning to read - I am adaptable to each one's situation and can teach at a level they understand.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Working with children under a pediatrician at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is your academic goal for tutoring? What is your academic goal for your career and beyond?