As a Computer Science and Japanese student at the University of Notre Dame, my academic foundation is rooted in structured problem-solving and technical discipline. Achieving a 1580 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT required developing systematic testing strategies, which I now translate into actionable lessons for my students. Alongside my university coursework, my extensive background in Advanced Placement STEM subjects, software programming, and foreign language acquisition enables me to...
As a Computer Science and Japanese student at the University of Notre Dame, my academic foundation is rooted in structured problem-solving and technical discipline. Achieving a 1580 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT required developing systematic testing strategies, which I now translate into actionable lessons for my students. Alongside my university coursework, my extensive background in Advanced Placement STEM subjects, software programming, and foreign language acquisition enables me to tutor across a broad range of areas, including college prep math, computer science fundamentals, Japanese, and high-level standardized test preparation.
I have mentored middle and high school students in both one-on-one and group settings, drawing on my background leading educational sessions as a youth volunteer organizer and coaching peers as a competitive debate captain. My tutoring approach centers on active problem-solving rather than rote memorization. I begin with targeted diagnostic reviews to identify conceptual gaps, then break complex topics down into intuitive steps. I focus on deconstructing the exam's core mechanics, targeting students who desire to improve their scores into the high percentiles. Whether helping a student dissect tricky SAT passages, master AP math concepts, or write their first lines of code, my goal is to foster independent thinking, raise test scores, and build lasting academic confidence.
