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B.A. in Philosophy & Economics from Swarthmore College
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I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College. I also studied abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University.

At Swarthmore College, I founded an interdisciplinary readings- and discussion-based group dedicated to exploring a wide range of subjects across philosophy, history, economics, and political theory. Although I did not occupy a formal teaching position, I designed syllabi/agendas for our program each semester and led weekly discussions on the material included...

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College. I also studied abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University.

At Swarthmore College, I founded an interdisciplinary readings- and discussion-based group dedicated to exploring a wide range of subjects across philosophy, history, economics, and political theory. Although I did not occupy a formal teaching position, I designed syllabi/agendas for our program each semester and led weekly discussions on the material included therein (which often involved teaching it to students without any background in the relevant fields). Our reading lists included works by such thinkers as Aristotle, Leo Strauss, and Samuel Huntington.

I believe that proper understanding of a subject is best achieved by a holistic engagement with the problems involved. Knowledge is not a mere aggregate of information that one acquires through specialized study but a paradigm that allows us to make sense of the world. My general method of teaching seeks to first identify where a student is in his or her learning and then integrate what knowledge they already have into a more comprehensive framework that will give them new perspective on their area of study.

I offer tutoring services in the following:

READING & WRITING - I am able to assist with reading comprehension and developing proper writing techniques (including both essay planning and revision in any field of study).

PHILOSOPHY - In addition to help with both reading and writing, I can offer strategies for exam preparation. My current areas of interest are metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of history, social theory/political philosophy, and history of philosophy.

ECONOMICS - Depending on the student and their needs, I can assist with understanding difficult concepts, solving problem sets, and exam preparation. I have experience with introductory economics, micro- and macroeconomics (including international trade and finance), financial economics, and econometrics.

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Education

Swarthmore College
Philosophy Economics

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Econometrics

Econometrics

I hold a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College, where I took courses on both statistics and econometrics. In addition, I have experience with Stata, which is a common platform used for conducting econometric analysis. As an economics major, I learned various techniques for gathering economic data and interpreting them in light of statistical concepts.
English

English

I am an English reading and writing tutor with experience teaching high school- and college-/university-level students. I have also tutored non-English speaking students for learning academies in South Korea. I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College (including time spent abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University) and have years of experience speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College and have 4 years of experience in academic writing. In addition, I studied abroad at Oxford University, which is known for its rigorous writing program (especially in the humanities). Over the years, I have become familiar with various techniques for crafting well-structured essays and have developed an approach of my own to intellectual argumentation.
Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics

I hold a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College, where I took various courses on macroeconomics. I also studied economics abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University, in the third year of my undergraduate studies. In addition to my background in economic theory, I am also familiar with such related fields as economic history, the philosophy of economics, and the history of economic thought.
Microeconomics

Microeconomics

I hold a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College, where I took various courses on microeconomics. I also studied economics abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University, in the third year of my undergraduate studies. In addition to my background in economic theory, I am also familiar with such related fields as economic history, the philosophy of economics, and the history of economic thought.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy & Economics from Swarthmore College. In addition, I applied and was accepted to study abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University, in the third year of my undergraduate studies. Over the last 4+ years, I have become familiar with various techniques for crafting effective personal statements for admission into college/university.
Philosophy

Philosophy

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College. In addition, I studied philosophy abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University, in the third year of my undergraduate studies. My current areas of interest in philosophy are metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of history, social theory/political philosophy, and history of philosophy.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College and have 4+ years of experience in formal writing. In addition, I studied abroad at Oxford University, which is known for its rigorous writing program (especially in the humanities). I also have experience tutoring high school- and college-level students in writing (including non-English speaking students, whom I have taught for learning academies in South Korea).
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College. In 2022, I participated in the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Conference (GPPC), where I presented a paper before attendees on the philosophy of science. In addition, I have introduced and moderated discussions with notable speakers for public events (such as talks and lectures).
Reading

Reading

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College and have 4 years of experience reading formal academic literature. In addition, I studied abroad at Oxford University, which is known for its rigorous reading program (especially in the humanities). I also have experience tutoring high school-level students in reading (including non-English speaking students, whom I have taught for learning academies in South Korea).
SAT Math

SAT Math

I am an SAT tutor with experience teaching high school-level students. I have also tutored non-English speaking students for SAT/ACT prep centers in South Korea. As a high school student, I earned a 1520 on the SAT, scoring in the 98th to 99th percentile of all test-takers nationwide.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I am an SAT tutor with experience teaching high school-level students. I have also tutored non-English speaking students in reading and writing for SAT/ACT prep centers in South Korea. As a high school student, I earned a 1520 on the SAT, scoring in the 98th to 99th percentile of all test-takers nationwide.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College and have 4 years of experience in academic writing. In addition, I studied abroad at Oxford University, which is known for its rigorous writing program (especially in the humanities). Over the years, I have become familiar with various techniques for crafting well-structured essays and have developed an approach of my own to intellectual argumentation.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I am an English reading and writing tutor with experience teaching high school- and college-/university-level students. I have also tutored non-English speaking students for learning academies in South Korea. I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College (including time spent abroad at Worcester College, Oxford University) and have years of experience speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.
Writing

Writing

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Swarthmore College and have 4 years of experience in academic writing. In addition, I studied abroad at Oxford University, which is known for its rigorous writing program (especially in the humanities). I also have experience tutoring high school- and college-level students in writing (including non-English speaking students, whom I have taught for learning academies in South Korea).
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