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Emily

Bachelors, Biochemistry
Transylvania University

About Me

I have always had an interest in learning. Whether it is new skills or new concepts, I am both fascinated by and curious about the world around me. After graduating from high school, I attended Transylvania University (a small liberal arts college in Lexington, KY) and graduated in the spring of 2014. While there I completed my Biochemistry major, but also took a number of classes in Psychology, Classical Latin, and other corresponding classes. My primary interest was to pursue a career in food science with respect to food product research and development. As a student, I worked as a chemical researcher on food dye in children's food products, maturation of bourbon, and later the aromatics of wine. Part of these research was completed in New Zealand- a country I fell madly in love with. After graduation, I moved to New Zealand on a full tuition scholarship to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. After the completion of my culinary schooling, I moved back stateside to Philadelphia. I currently work as a full time pastry chef, but still enjoy engaging in the academic community. I tutored math and science for two years in college and have always found myself in mentoring positions. I find immense fulfillment in helping others understand difficult concepts, and feel as though my patient and creative personality truly helps people feel comfortable while struggling through new material. As a tutor, I value the advantage of being able to work with a student one on one. A teacher is bound to time limits and must divide their attention to a number of students. By getting to spend quality time digging into information with a student, it is easier to understand what areas the student is struggling with and how to best help them achieve their goals.

Education & Certifications

Transylvania University
Bachelors, Biochemistry

Test Scores

SAT
Math
740
Verbal
720

Q&A with Emily

While school is important, it is natural for certain classes to provide extra challenges for a student, and I feel as though it is important to remember that in the real-world, material is not divided into subjects. There is natural mixing and blending of concepts and ideas, which means that that everyone is capable of success if they play to their natural strengths. As a tutor, I work to reframe difficult areas in terms of subjects that are more comfortable for the student.

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