Experienced Math/Science Tutor up to Calculus and General Chemistry 2

Rachel C.

Hi, I’m Rachel! I graduated summa cum laude from my high school and I am a rising junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I am a Mathematics major on a pre-med track. I have experience up to Calculus 3 and Analytical chemistry. It has always been my passion to pursue a career in the medical field, while maintaining the desire to further my knowledge about math and science topics. Apart from my academic drive, I also pride myself in being a kind and patient person, who enjoys helping others succeed.

I have previously worked as a math tutor for 5th and 6th graders for five years, and I tutored Math 1 at my high school for 3 years. Over my course of tutoring and conversations with my fellow peers, I have realized that many students struggle to find a passion to learn more about STEM related content. As a passionate math and science learner, I want to instill the same enthusiasm in students. Over the course of both my tutoring work and my own experience in class, I have learned that several students give up when the wording of the question becomes more complex. I have also discovered that students simply lack confidence rather than skill when it comes to STEM learning. As a tutor, I hope to foster an environment that builds self-esteem while also dissecting the technical language that tends to confuse students.

Through my intersecting experiences as a tutor and a student, I have learned how important confidence and passion is to successful learning. As a tutor, I hope to create a pleasant environment and help students become eager rather than dreadful about STEM content. Not only do I want to help others learn, I will look at each session as a learning opportunity to adapt my strategies so I can have a positive impact for each learner.