...My goal is to meet you wherever you're at. There are no "dumb questions" in our sessions, and I'll work with you patiently to identify areas of weakness and help you achieve studying success. I'm fortunate to have worked with many patient and inspiring educators in my lifetime. (read more)
Hello, my name is Rachel K! I am an freshman at Duke University, and have graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, WA. Having been admitted to (and received merit scholarships from) many top universities like Duke, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt, and more, I can help provide feedback and guide students through the college admissions process. (read more)
...When I tutor, “How to Learn” is the most important skill I teach. Every lesson, we go beyond how to solve questions on a test; we practice thought experiments and abstract reasoning, and we connect the current concept to principles from past lessons and “sneak peeks” of future material. When I do my job, we create a self-sufficient learner who no longer needs me. (read more)
...I recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with my PhD in chemistry. In graduate school, I got to spend time honing my expertise through both research and teaching undergrads. My research focused on nanoparticle synthesis through the use of ultrafast lasers and subject matter related to physical chemistry. (read more)
...I am the author of numerous software programs for calculating planetary orbits, and the position of celestial objects in the sky. I studied celestial navigation at the United States Naval Academy. I have 10 years of experience tutoring astronomy students. (read more)