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Angela

Angela

Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York

About Me

I graduated with a degree in Biology from Columbia University, where I honed my passion for teaching as a peer tutor for organic chemistry and as a teaching assistant for multiple biology courses. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in a dermatology clinic as a medical assistant, and am delighted to be starting medical school in the fall. While I tutor a broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of it this way - science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I have always enjoyed making these subjects as fun for my students to learn as they are for me to teach. My goal in teaching is to foster in my students a fiery curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning and critical thinking, and confidence in asking questions. In my free time, I enjoy making music (I play the piano, flute, and guitar!), visiting art museums, and yoga.

Education & Certifications

Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores

Perfect Score
SAT
Composite
1580
Math
800
Verbal
790
Writing
750

Q&A with Angela

I strive to make my tutoring sessions conversations rather than lectures. It's so important for the teacher to really listen to the student - understand where the student is coming from, his/her background knowledge, and learning style so that the teacher can mold the lesson toward addressing the student's individual concerns. I always encourage students to ask questions. In general, it is the teacher's job to promote an open, encouraging atmosphere in which the student feels comfortable addressing his/her areas of improvement, and in which the teacher helps the student tackle those areas through positive reinforcement. The teacher should be an advocate for the student.

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