Richard: Woodbury tutor

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I've always loved teaching! I think it comes from having three younger sisters going through the same schooling I did. Over the years, they must have consulted my help on homework from everything from chemistry to algebra and statistics to physics. Through them I learned endless patience but also the joy that comes from helping someone understand something.

I started self-studying chemistry in middle school and high school because I found the puzzle-solving aspects of synthesis really fun. Eventually, I made the top 20 high school students in the country in the US National Chemistry Olympiad. My experience self-studying gave me the confidence to learn and teach anything. Since I had to work things all out myself, I recognized where the common pitfalls and shortcuts were and gained a deeper foundational understanding that I hope to pass on to my students!

I went to Harvard from 2012-2016. I graduated with a degree in Statistics, but I still made time for courses I loved like getting an A in Organic Chemistry. Along the way, I gained more experience teaching at the college level as a course assistant for the introduction statistics course.

After a few years detour working in finance, I realized my true passion in caring for people. Now I'm doing a post-bac at Temple University and entering med school next year. This post-bac year covers all the pre-med requirements so courses like general chemistry are still fresh!

Looking forward to seeing how I can help :)