I am a Berkeley graduate (summa cum laude) with more than five years of tutoring experience. My love of teaching comes from a lifelong love of learning, and I’ve seen firsthand how hard work and dedication to learning can pay off.
I got my start tutoring as Homework Club volunteer in high school, working one-on-one with struggling students to help them catch up and find their academic footing. During my time at Berkeley, where I majored in Integrative Biology and minored in Spanish, I was...
I am a Berkeley graduate (summa cum laude) with more than five years of tutoring experience. My love of teaching comes from a lifelong love of learning, and I’ve seen firsthand how hard work and dedication to learning can pay off.
I got my start tutoring as Homework Club volunteer in high school, working one-on-one with struggling students to help them catch up and find their academic footing. During my time at Berkeley, where I majored in Integrative Biology and minored in Spanish, I was an undergraduate student instructor in biology and chemistry lab courses, helping students in class and during office hours to facilitate and understanding of a variety of difficult concepts. In this time between my college graduation and my matriculation to med school, I’ve tutored in a range of different subjects, focusing on Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, and English. I also enjoy facilitating test prep in each of the above fields, and have experience preparing students to tackle AP exams, the SAT (including relevant Subject Tests), and the MCAT. I have achieved perfect scores on the Verbal section of the SAT and scored in the 99th percentile on my MCAT exam prior to my recent admission to medical school.
While I have worked with exceptionally naturally gifted students, I’ve also worked with a number of students with learning disabilities, assisting them in their individualized goals, both in the classroom and in standardized exams. My experiences as an undergraduate instructor, volunteer, and hired tutor have helped me find the best way to help each pupil excel. Ultimately, whatever the grade level or current aptitude of the student, the success of the individual is my primary objective, and I am focused on the specific needs of the person I’m trying to help.
One of my goals for each session is to keep the student challenged, but not overwhelmed. I’m on your side, and I’m here to assist you. I understand that you’ve sought out tutoring because a particular subject is difficult and/or daunting for you. I get academic inti
