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Elisa S.

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I have loved helping students understand math for as long as I can remember. My first “students” were my classmates in fifth grade, and I later worked as an ACT prep and math tutor throughout high school and college. Since the summer of 2022, I have also taught as an adjunct professor at Maryville University, where I support students in an online college math setting. My experience includes working with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom environments.
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I have loved helping students understand math for as long as I can remember. My first “students” were my classmates in fifth grade, and I later worked as an ACT prep and math tutor throughout high school and college. Since the summer of 2022, I have also taught as an adjunct professor at Maryville University, where I support students in an online college math setting. My experience includes working with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom environments.
I graduated from Maryville University’s Actuarial Science program in 2020, and my academic background has given me a strong foundation in algebra, calculus, statistics, and applied math. I have tutored a wide range of math subjects, including algebra, precalculus, calculus, statistics, college math, and ACT math prep. I especially enjoy helping students who feel overwhelmed or frustrated by math because I know that confidence often matters just as much as content knowledge.
My tutoring style is patient, practical, and encouraging. I break problems into manageable steps, explain concepts in more than one way, and help students understand not just what to do, but why it works. I do not expect every student to love math, but I do want them to feel capable of learning it. Whether a student is trying to catch up, prepare for a test, improve a grade, or build a stronger foundation for future math courses, my goal is for them to leave each session feeling more confident and prepared.


Education

Maryville University (St. Louis MO)
Actuarial Science
University of Iowa
MBA
University of Iowa
Masters

Additional Languages

Mandarin Chinese

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Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science

I have a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science and spent five years working as an actuarial analyst. During that time, I applied actuarial concepts in real-world settings, including pricing, reserving, data analysis, and risk evaluation. I passed the first three actuarial exams and continue to work in the insurance industry, giving me both a strong technical foundation and current industry perspective. My teaching experience helps me explain technical concepts in a clear, approachable way for students building confidence in actuarial science.
Career Development

Career Development

I have an MBA, an MSBA, and a graduate certificate in leadership, which support my ability to help students with career planning, professional communication, and workplace readiness. As an adjunct professor, I have experience helping students build confidence, communicate their strengths, and prepare for academic and professional success. My professional background in analytics and consulting has also given me firsthand experience with resumes, interviews, networking, and career transitions. I take a practical, encouraging approach that helps students clarify their goals and present themselves more confidently.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I have a strong background in data analysis through my MBA/MSBA coursework, professional analytics experience, and college-level teaching. I have worked with tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, JMP, and @Risk to analyze data, build dashboards, interpret trends, and communicate insights clearly. Professionally, I have applied data analysis in insurance, consulting, and business settings, including KPI reporting, forecasting, benchmarking, and executive-level presentations. As an adjunct instructor, I enjoy helping students build confidence with data, spreadsheets, statistics, and real-world analytical thinking.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have experience helping students and professionals prepare for interviews by strengthening their resumes, practicing responses, and building confidence in how they present their experience. My background in business, analytics, higher education, and corporate roles allows me to help students connect their skills to real-world job opportunities. I can support resume review, interview role playing, behavioral interview practice, and clear storytelling using examples from school, work, leadership, and projects. My goal is to make interview prep feel less intimidating and help students walk in prepared, polished, and confident.
MBA

MBA

I have an MBA, an MSBA, and a graduate certificate in leadership, which give me a strong foundation in business strategy, analytics, leadership, operations, and management. As an adjunct professor, I have experience teaching and supporting students in an online learning environment, helping them understand course concepts, complete assignments, and build confidence. My professional background in analytics and consulting allows me to connect MBA coursework to real business problems and workplace applications. I take a practical, student-focused approach that helps learners break down complex ideas and apply them clearly.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Chemistry
Elementary Math
GED
Geometry
Linear Algebra
Macroeconomics
Microsoft Excel
Physics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
SQL
Statistics
Trigonometry

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