Fun Facts

Biking started as a way to save a couple of bucks but it has quickly grown to define who I am. It is the fastest way to travel in the city and I push myself to go for extended rides on the weekends. The subway just seems so claustrophobic now. I also enjoy live music, cooking, and reading fantasy and science fiction novels.

About Me

I graduated from Yeshiva University with a degree in biology. I am currently work as a research associate and will start graduate school for a masters in biology at the City College of New York in the spring. My interest in pursuing a graduate degree in the biological sciences has evolved from my personal, academic, and professional passions. I am excited about cancer research and my long-term career goal is to work in an environment where I can make meaningful contributions to the development of new therapies.

During college, I successfully tutored inner city children for the biology, math and history New York reagents at the George Washington high school for two years. I was apart of a program called the Young Adult Borough Center where I would work with students one on one to help them achieve their academic goals.

In addition, I was apart of Project START—Students, Teachers, and Researchers Teach at the Eleanor Roosevelt intermediate school. I had the wonderful opportunity, along with the other members of the project to plan and teach three science classes to middle school children.

I think it's important to be flexible and adaptive when tutoring. Schools are usually rigid and boring so I like to give the student a comfortable outlet to vent his or hers academic frustrations and create an atmosphere where he or she can thrive and have fun. It is important for me to quickly ascertain the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and individualize my teaching style.

I usually begin by teaching students test taking strategies, academic organization and time management skills. Speaking from experience, once a student knows how to properly manage his or her's academic work, the content tends to become easier to understand and less stressful.

I find that interactive, positive, and practical lesson plans really help students find there own versions of success.