About
I am a student going to the nation's top universities with extensive volunteer training. I am patient, careful, and incredibly effective in working with my students.
I like to see the success of my students in intangible and tangible ways: test scores and report cards are great but it's the learning moments that make my day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to ask my students what their goals are: do they want to reach the top of their class? Are they looking for a top score on an AP Exam? Do they want to compete in a math competition? Asking questions to students gives them ownership of their learning journey and allows me to get a reference on the workload I recommend to my students. After this phase(which only takes a few minutes), I like to start with work the student has done before and made mistakes in; going over a student's old work allows me to understand their processes and weed out simple errors in their thinking. Finally, I like to set goals with students such as finishing a chapter between sessions, etc. This way I have a framework for how to build my curriculum in the future.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an incoming freshman at Harvard College with a focus on Economics and Applied Mathematics. I got a 790 on the Math II SSAT, took Multivariable Calculus this year(and received an A+ for my efforts), and was nominated Summa Cum Laude at my school. I was also the student body president of my class.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard pricing is about 45 dollars an hour, but anything is flexible. Negotiation is always fine because people always have circumstances.
How did you get started teaching?
I have worked as a private tutor at my high school for the past two years with my students receiving top-of-class grades on history examinations and Calculus finals. I have also volunteered as a Middle School tutor for a local vocational school called the St. James School. My student was named the Most Improved by the school as his test scores spiked 30 points on the state examinations in math and reading(I worked with him over the COVID year).
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with both high schoolers and middle schoolers but any age range can work.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I was recently invited to an event for high-performing tutors at the St. James School. I gave a quick speech about teaching my fourth-grade student. My student and I worked past our one-hour time during one session and at the end, my student told me how much help I was giving him. It really validated all the work I had done.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would say to find younger teachers. While most families may trust the sage wisdom of an older teacher, modern instruction requires two key traits found amongst younger teachers: technological savvy and connection with students. Younger teachers are particularly adept with newer teaching software but what makes us great is our ability to relate to our students.