Arts Tutoring

I am an Art History major at Kalamazoo College. I have completed courses in general surveys of world art (1100 AD - 1945), global art exchange, 19th century art, and power and politics in art. I maintain a 3.9 GPA in the major. I am also a Film and Media Studies concentration student and have completed courses in Classical Hollywood film and German film c. 1910-2012, earning As in both classes.

Political Science Tutoring

I am a Political Science minor and have thus completed extensive courses in the subject. In particular, I have studied comparative politics, US politics, political philosophy (Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, Locke), and Latin American politics. In addition, as part of my liberal arts education, I have completed courses in sociology, anthropology, and art that utilized a political perspective (i.e. courses in race, gender, neoliberalism, resistance movements, globalization, etc.).

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

As a fourth-year undergraduate student, I have extensive experience in reading, analyzing, and comparing academic literature. For example, I have studied works by Karl Marx, Michel Foucault, Angela Davis, W.E.B Du Bois, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, George Herbert Mead, and Antonio Gramsci. With these academic works, I have extensive experience in utilizing reading comprehension in order to participate in scholarly discussion of the literature as well as to write literature reviews and argumentative papers.

Sociology Tutoring

As an Anthropology/Sociology major, the majority of my course work throughout undergrad has been on sociological writing and subjects. I completed introductory courses in the subject and a variety of intermediate courses in race/racism, dispossession, and globalization. I have also completed advanced courses in incarceration, far-right movements and oppositional groups, and neoliberalism, earning an A- or better in each.

Study Skills Tutoring

The college-preparatory aspect of my high school prepared me for the extensive workload of undergraduate studies and instilled in me the effective study strategies needed to succeed in a rigorous academic environment. With three years of undergraduate study under my belt, I have acquired advanced skills in time management, effective note-taking, memorization techniques, group and solo study, and study methods such as the Pomodoro technique. I currently maintain a 3.7 grade point average overall, earning an A in the majority of my classes, including advanced courses.

Writing Tutoring

Writing has been one of my biggest strengths for as long as I can remember. As a social science and humanities student, the vast majority of my midterms and finals are in essay format, so I am quite attuned to academic writing. I also have some experience in creative writing, both fiction and nonfiction. In all, I have earned As and Bs on every piece of advanced scholarly writing I have completed throughout undergrad.

Algebra Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math track, bypassing Algebra I and earning an A in Algebra II. As a two-year member of National Honors Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels of algebra (pre-, I, Honors I, II, and Honors II). I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT.

AP English Tutoring

In high school, I took both AP English Language and AP English Literature, earning a 4 and a 3, respectively, on the AP tests. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in AP English, amongst other subjects. I also earned a 760 (99th percentile) on the reading/writing portion of the SAT.

AP History Tutoring

In high school, I took both AP US History and AP World History, earning a score of 5 on both AP tests. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in AP History, amongst other subjects.

Biology Tutoring

In high school, I took both Honors Biology and AP Biology, earning a score of 4 on the AP test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in Biology and AP Biology, amongst other subjects.

Chemistry Tutoring

In high school, I took both Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry, earning a score of 4 on the AP test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in Chemistry and AP Chemistry, amongst other subjects.

English Tutoring

In high school, I completed Honors English 9, Honors English 10, AP English Language, and AP English Literature, earning an A- or better in each class and a 4 and 3 on the AP tests, respectively. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels of high school english (general, honors, and AP). I also earned a 760 (99th percentile) on the reading/writing portion of the SAT. In undergrad, I studied creative writing, and I utilize reading comprehension and writing skills in my undergraduate work in the social sciences and humanities.

Geometry Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math track, earning an A in Honors Geometry. As a two-year member of National Honors Society, I tutored students weekly in both general Geometry as well as Honors Geometry. I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT.

Government Tutoring

As a two-year member of National Honor Society in high school, I tutored students in civics. I now minor in political science and have completed coursework in comparative politics, US politics (particularly presidential and congressional politics), Latin American politics, and political economy, maintaining a 3.5 GPA in the minor.

History Tutoring

In high school, I took both AP US History and AP World History, earning a score of 5 on both AP tests. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in history and the AP History courses, amongst other subjects.

Homework Coach Tutoring

Earning a 4.2 GPA in high school and currently maintaining a 3.7 GPA in college, I have extensive knowledge in the skills needed to complete heavy coursework (such as time management, study methods) and external sources useful for at-home study (Princeton Review, Khan Academy, Boseman Science, Crash Course, etc.). I took all honors and AP courses in high school and attend a private college with a rigorous academic environment, so I know what it takes to make sure that the student is walking into class every day having done the necessary predatory work at home. As an experienced tutor, I excel in motivating students to complete their assigned work and teaching them how to get through homework roadblocks.

Math Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math program, and completed courses in Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus, earning an A- or better in each class and a 3 on the AP Calc test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in math of all levels (general, honors, and AP) and all subjects (algebra, geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus). I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT.

Music Theory Tutoring

I played the violin for over eight years throughout middle school and high school, receiving both private and group instruction in orchestral music and, by extension, music theory. I am knowledgable in reading music, in combination with the basics of melody, rhythm, scales, harmony, tone, intonation, performance, and composition.

Pre Algebra Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math track, bypassing Algebra I and earning an A in Algebra II. As a two-year member of National Honors Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels of algebra (pre-, I, Honors I, II, and Honors II). I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT.

SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring

I scored 760 out of 800 in the reading/writing section of the SAT, falling into the 99th percentile of all students. As such, I have extensive knowledge in problem-solving strategies for multiple choice questions, essay composition, reading analysis, use of time management during the test/testing stamina, study habits and tools such as Princeton Review and Khan Academy, and general tips/tricks for completing the SAT.

Science Tutoring

In high school, I completed Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology, earning an A in each and scores of 4 on both AP tests. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels (general, honors, and AP) of biology and chemistry.

Health Tutoring

I have intro-level knowledge of several health topics (organ systems, including the reproductive system; effects of drug and alcohol use; general wellness and fitness; mental health; sexual health). In addition, I have taken college-level courses in holistic nutrition.

Middle School Math Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math program, and completed courses in Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus, earning an A- or better in each class and a 3 on the AP Calc test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in math of all levels (general, honors, and AP) and all subjects (algebra, geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus). I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT.

Physical Science Tutoring

In high school, I completed Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry, earning an A in each and a score of 4 on the AP test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels (general, honors, and AP) of chemistry. I also have intro-level knowledge of subjects in earth science (geology, geography, planetary science) and physics (mechanics, astronomy, thermodynamics).

Reading Tutoring

In high school, I completed Honors English 9, Honors English 10, AP English Language, and AP English Literature, earning an A- or better in each class and a 4 and 3 on the AP tests, respectively. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in all levels of high school english (general, honors, and AP). I also earned a 760 (99th percentile) on the reading/writing portion of the SAT. Currently, I utilize reading comprehension and analysis in my undergraduate work in the social sciences and humanities.

Elementary Math Tutoring

In high school, I followed the calc-path advanced math program, and completed courses in Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus, earning an A- or better in each class and a 3 on the AP Calc test. As a two-year member of National Honor Society, I tutored students weekly in math of all levels (general, honors, and AP) and all subjects (algebra, geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus). I also earned a 730 (97th percentile) on the math section of the SAT. As such, I am quite attuned to the basic concepts of math covered in elementary school.

Social Studies Tutoring

In high school, I completed honors and AP-level courses in history, civics/law, economics, and sociology. Currently, I am a Sociology/Anthropology major at Kalamazoo College, so a majority of my coursework covers topics such as social inequality, gender roles, ethnicity, race/racism, family structure, cultural anthropology, globalization, and neoliberalism. I am also a Political Science minor, with courses in US government, political systems, and political economy under my belt. I maintain a 3.5 GPA in both the major and the minor. As such, I am quite knowledgable of the rudimentary social studies concepts in elementary school curriculum.

SAT Math Tutoring

I scored a 730 out of 800 in the math section of the SAT, falling into the 97th percentile of all students. As such, I have extensive knowledge in problem-solving strategies for multiple choice questions, use of time management during the test/testing stamina, study habits and tools such as Princeton Review and Khan Academy, and general tips/tricks for completing the SAT.