Through studying neuroscience and psychology, I've delved into learning how our minds work. What makes learning possible? Why do our minds have a propensity towards curiosity and new information? Our minds are not machines, and as much as our modern technological society encourages us to work as hard as possible, we forget that positive experiences shouldn't be sacrificed for efficiency.

Each individual has a best suited method of learning that matches their unique personality. By tapping into these styles, we not only learn more efficiently but we are given the tools to better understand ourselves. These lessons go a much longer distance than simply committing trigonometry to heart, or getting through your first paper on Marx. Through my studies I've learned how to work with students to help them find their most capable selves. I believe in 'working intelligently, rather than simply working hard'.

In high school, I was a great test-taker, and I always had a propensity for deadlines and doing well under pressure. Even in 8th grade, I was able to score a 740 on the math SATs. This followed into high school: taking the SATs several times, and getting a unwavering 800 in the Math sections, each time. I went to math school for years in elementary and middle school, and was always ahead of the other students. I was not only able to successfully teach my peers, and solidify the lessons to my own memory, but both myself and my peer enjoyed the process. I tried to make learning fun and simple, especially when it clearly produced anxiety in many of my classmates. I was able to find the most clear ways to explain things. I know how to teach concepts as simply and clearly as possible because of my background in studying Philosophy.

I've learned where logic works and where it fails. I've learned how to find the shortest route to communicate tough concepts. Through my Neurobiology studies, I've learned how important confidence and positive learning experiences are to our often elusive minds. I believe that each student