About Me

I was born drawing, I think. I am an artist enthusiastic about math and science, and I have successfully infused both passions into a technique designed to guide students in a visual manner. My tactic of digesting conceptual math and science problems and re-organizing them in a visually appealing manner can help guide student through, what seems to them as, esoteric material. Additionally, I believe that any environment conducive to learning must also be enriched with humor as a method for education. The possibility to relate humor to difficult math and science problems is an essential way to reduce the stress-producing hormones, cortisol and epinephrine. Providing students with a comfortable environment will ultimately encourage them to embrace learning as a fun and rewarding experience. After all, a successful tutor is not just one who provides a student with method for accomplishing each new problem, but one who can help mature him or her into a person with an endearing curiosity and a fearless ambition; a person so enthused about a subject that they squirm to teach others. I received a Bachelor of Fine Art in 2013, but afterwards completed a variety of chemistry and math courses at Raritan Valley Community College. Instantly, my love for numbers was rekindled and a newly discovered passion for chemistry was established. While in college, I quickly discovered the excitement I had towards teaching others about the subjects I hold dear to myself. This eventually lead to self-lead study sessions with peers, which included creating visually appealing study guides to re-introduce information in a clear and fun manner, as well as using my impeccable penmanship to solve problems on the dry-erase board. My interests in studio art, art history, math, chemistry, and teaching others have encouraged me to pursue a Masters in Art Conservation and eventually be trained to practice and teach Art Conservation. Ultimately, I am an easy-going individual that works well with both children, teenagers, and adults. While I am not engaged in my academics, I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, hiking, bike riding, stand-up comedy, and independently learning French! Although I do not watch television that much, my favorite show is Star Trek Voyager.

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