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Amy

Bachelors, Chemistry

10+ years of tutoring

Michigan State University

Cornell University

I have a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and an MS in Environmental Toxicology (focus on Environmental Chemistry) from Cornell University. I was an undergraduate TA for General Chemistry at MSU in the Lyman Briggs College of Science for 2 years and guest lecturer for a graduate-level Water Chemistry course at Cornell. I am currently a student at Otterbein University, working towards my teaching certificate for high school science. I've tutored over 40 students in General and AP Chemistry. I love tutoring because it gives me the chance to provide individualized attention and support to students.

ACT Scores

Composite

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English

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GRE Scores

Composite

332

Quantitative

167

Verbal

165

Q&A with Amy

I believe that the most effective way to learn chemistry is through lots of practice. Thus, with each of my students, I will create practice problems to teach concepts, and will help them continually recall concepts that have been previously covered. How would you help a student stay motivated? Finding ways to help students relate the material to their interests can increase motivation. If they understand how a topic impacts something they are interested (and something beyond chemistry class), that can be a powerful motivator.