...In college, I took psychology statistics as part of my Neuroscience degree and got an A+ in the class. (Psych stats was basically just an introductory statistics class, but had some extra content in it specific to performing psychology research). Since I had the highest grade of everyone in that... (read more)
...I have worked with children in grades 5-7 on improving their math skills and abilities. I am currently training to become a School Psychologist and much of our coursework has focused on providing interventions to children struggling in math and reading. I graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology and am pursing my master's and advanced certification in School Psychology. (read more)
...It was during this process that I also learned that a large part of tutoring is based on developing a strong understanding of the student. How can I expect to tutor someone if I don't understand how they receive and process information? This is easier said than done of course, but is ultimately my goal. (read more)
...This means that every challenge becomes interesting rather than frustrating, and learning can be enjoyable. Notorious for funny anecdotes and tactics that help children remember facts, I try and alleviate the pressure generally associated with school so that children see education as an on-going... (read more)