"I am majoring in computational biology and hoping to apply to MD-PhD programs next year. As a student, I have been in advanced/accelerated classes since elementary school, and I have always been one to explain difficult concepts or problems to my peers. I have tutored everyone from hyperactive elementary students to more reserved peers in high school and college. As a TA in Organic Chemistry, I have more...
"I am majoring in computational biology and hoping to apply to MD-PhD programs next year. As a student, I have been in advanced/accelerated classes since elementary school, and I have always been one to explain difficult concepts or problems to my peers. I have tutored everyone from hyperactive elementary students to more reserved peers in high school and college. As a TA in Organic Chemistry, I have tutored dozens of students and have come to understand various teaching styles that best serve each.
As a tutor, I obviously want to improve grades and test scores. However, my teaching philosophy revolves around discovery and questions. Encouraging students to find the answer themselves develops a problem-solving mindset and deeper understanding of the material. I am committed to ensuring that my students have a true understanding of the topics they are learning beyond plugging numbers into formulas or memorizing terms," less...
