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Michael

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto

About Me

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto; my professional and scientific interests lie in metabolic engineering, cell biology, and bioinformatics. I began my tutoring career in high school as a peer tutor, where I spent my free study periods in departmental offices offering academic support on a drop-in basis. In college I also enjoyed tutoring my friends when they wanted some extra academic support. My passion is for mathematics and the sciences: as an engineer I have a deep appreciation for how theory in textbooks translates into real world applications. In my experience, the most important component of the tutor/student relationship is the tutor's ability to inspire and to broaden the student's imagination.

Education & Certifications

University of Toronto

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores

SAT

Composite

1470

Math

740

Writing

710

Q&A with Michael

This answer strongly depends on the subject. For SAT & ACT Math, I always emphasize the fact that most question can be solved in different ways; by attempting multiple techniques on the same problem, students can understand their strengths and weaknesses and pick their favorite method. For ACT and SAT Reading, I teach procedures for solving questions that take advantage of how the test questions are constructed. How would you help a student stay motivated? Deep learning doesn't happen in one big jump; it happens in "baby steps." Whenever my students make another "baby step," I tell them of their progress. Students become aware of their true progress and don't become discouraged thinking that they must climb a mountain in one giant step.