Award-Winning LSAT Tutors in The University of New Mexico, NM

...ability over the years and in different settings and institutions. My extensive education has given me an immense appreciation for all things philosophical and for the many great civilizations of human history, as well as an in-depth understanding of the relationship between human beings and the earth. In addition to intellectual pursuits, I also teach...

...forward to beginning my career in public interest law serving New Mexico's immigrant community after I take the bar exam in July. I also have a bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in English and Foreign Languages. I love tutoring and have a lot of experience teaching skills like writing, editing, public speaking,...

...I can help students learning foreign languages: * Phonetics: I can diagnose pronunciation problems and offer helpful, precise feedback. * Mnemonics: I can teach some very powerful mnemonic techniques to help students memorize vocabulary, besides many other things, more effectively. Especially for Chinese! * Grammar: I can explain the finer points of grammar so that...

...material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. My tutoring style is very adaptable to any type of student - the key is developing the student's independent understanding so that he or she eventually doesn't need my help anymore.

...writing of 4 other students. After law school, I had a brief stint in a big law firm before I left to pursue a career in public service. Now, I write laws for a living. Before law school, I worked at Harvard for almost three years, where I worked closely with about 40 new undergraduates...

...from Berkeley in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in English Literature. As an attorney, I have extensive experience writing with a particular eye towards clarity and punchiness, including capturing and keeping the attention of an audience. I also tutored SAT courses for several years and am happy to work with teenagers and...

...their own and giving them new perspectives from which to attack problems. Basically I like to make learning fun! When I was studying for the LSAT, I made games out of taking practice tests so I ended up feeling like I was just figuring out puzzles, not studying. I hope to impart my love of...

...and standardized test prep. I believe we learn the best (and the most) when we can have fun, and I look for ways to engage students with material - especially Math - in fun and silly ways. When I'm not working, I spend my time dancing, reading, meditating, and looking for inexpensive opportunities to travel...

...subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it a necessary component of a fulfilling life. I try to impart this perspective to all of my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, traveling, and...

...studying clinical medicine and enjoy triathlon training. I tailor lessons to my students' experience and learning style. For a test prep student, I teach not only the underlying material, but how to /think/ about the exam and different question types. We'll maximize your score this way. I believe in my students' potential.... I tailor my lessons to the student. Some do well in a Q and A format; others like in-depth explanations using visual and mnemonic aids. Some students like a structured style; others learn best in a conversational approach linking what the student needs to learn to what he/she already knows. Often I use a mix of styles depending on the material and the student's level of mastery. I use quiz questions for review, teaching, and practice. I break down and solve questions with the student, so he/she understands what to do each step of the way. I use more complex questions to review skills for a student who is familiar with the topic. For a test prep student, I teach not only the underlying material, but also how to think about the exam and the different question types.