"Hello!

I've tutored all through college and grad school, in chemistry, biology, math and Spanish. I love talking to students from different backgrounds and sharing what makes my subjects fun in a way that makes them more approachable. I am really passionate about science education and communication- I love being a part of detangling a subject for the student.

One of the things I heard over and over during the decade I've been tutoring is that someone is just 'not good' at a subject. While I feel the frustration of struggling with a new thing, I love changing people's minds. Subjects are skill sets just like any others, and it's ok to struggle while you become better at them! But given time and effort, there's few things more satisfying than watching a student become more confident.

Math was a big part of grad school and my professional career! I tutor math through calculus, including statistics, as well as biology and chemistry topics through the college level. I offer slightly discounted rates at the moment for students taking Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology. I also have several years of tutoring for Regents exams in math and science topics.

I have a lengthy background in Chemistry with a master's and PhD, my focus is polymer science but I'm interested in a lot of different aspects of both fields. I continue my education with popular science reading and citizen science, and love explaining (or learning about) the latest thing I have heard about.

In addition to enjoying teaching and tutoring, I'm also passionate about neurodiversity. I've learned a lot in the process about cognitive science and how different brains need to learn or process information in different ways. If someone needs a new approach or just to hear things explained in different ways, I am happy to help find a way to make it work." less...