Fun Facts

I would consider myself very well-rounded: I play trumpet and a bit of guitar, I am an Eagle Scout and Adult Leader in the Boy Scouts of America, I speak Spanish extremely well and some French. I am also involved on campus: I am in an all-male a capella group, I am a coordinator for a soup kitchen, and am currently studying to become a Doctor. I consider myself a movie buff as well.

About Me

I am a Sophomore at maryland/columbia">columbia">maryland/columbia">columbia-university">maryland/columbia">columbia">maryland/columbia">Columbia University. I am studying Neuroscience and Behavior with a 3.5 GPA in my major. I plan to go to medical school after college and eventually become a doctor, perhaps a pediatrician. I've held various leadership roles in my high school's crew team (captain), local soup kitchen (treasurer), and Boy Scouts (various boy and adult positions). I was an AP Scholar in High School and have always been an "A" student.

I have never formally tutored anyone, but, growing up, I would help both my younger and older brothers with their homework. I also help my friends in school with whatever help they may need, usually in Spanish or any of the Sciences, my strengths. I think that "tutoring" can really come down to just explaining and enabling someone else to understand a concept, which I do (granted, informally) on a daily basis.

I think the most important thing to remember when tutoring is to have patience, above all else. Without patience, the tutor will get frustrated and the student will become confused, two outcomes that are definitely not the goal. In the Boy Scouts, we use what is called the EDGE method to teach, EDGE being an acronym for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable. I use this method in tutoring too: I like to explain the basic concepts behind the problem, then show the student and example of how to solve the problem. Next, I would give the pen to him or her and allow them to do the problem, piping in from time to time with guidance. Finally, with all they've learned, I would supervise a similar problem for them to complete from square one. This method has worked for me on a number of occasions.