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Carolyn
VARSITY TUTORS CERTIFIED TUTOR BASED IN CHICAGO
MY PERSONAL STATEMENT
I attended the University of Chicago for my undergrad degree. There I studied Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. I was very involved in the student physics organizations, published several papers about gamma rays, and traveled to South America to work on experiments.
I then went to graduate school at Northwestern University, where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside the classroom, utilizing technology to teach, and getting girls interested in math and science.
I have an informal, friendly teaching style. I like to show students that they CAN do physics and math, even if they have a mental block that says they're "bad at it" or "just can't do it." I try to show that the subjects fun and relatable, explaining why students would want to know things and why topics are useful even if they don't pursue a carer in math or the hard sciences.
In my free time I listen to a lot of music, and I play a variety of stringed and percussive instruments.
I then went to graduate school at Northwestern University, where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside the classroom, utilizing technology to teach, and getting girls interested in math and science.
I have an informal, friendly teaching style. I like to show students that they CAN do physics and math, even if they have a mental block that says they're "bad at it" or "just can't do it." I try to show that the subjects fun and relatable, explaining why students would want to know things and why topics are useful even if they don't pursue a carer in math or the hard sciences.
In my free time I listen to a lot of music, and I play a variety of stringed and percussive instruments.
Carolyn
CERTIFIED TUTOR BASED IN CHICAGO
MY EDUCATION
Undergraduate Degree: University of Chicago - BA, Physics
Graduate Degree: Northwestern University - MA, Learning Sciences
MY TEST SCORES
SAT Composite
1440
SAT Math
720
SAT Verbal
720
AP Calculus BC
5
AP Physics C: E&M
5
AP Physics C: Mechanics
4
AP English Literature
4
AP English Language
4
MY HOBBIES
I like writing short stories, drinking soda, and playing the ukelele.
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