I want to be well-rounded in my life. However, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. I could talk about my journey through university, my experiences in the U.S. Air Force, my involvement in various volunteer programs, and my employment, because these have all paved the way for the graduate school admissions process. Mostly, though, you probably want to know whether I can get you the grade you're looking for in your classes, and that's understandable! The principles behind the tutoring process are the most important aspects of tutoring itself, for they enable us to be flexible and adaptable without going off-track. Once you have the basic principles deeply ingrained in your habits, you'll be ready for all kinds of variations. If that is something you want to achieve, then I am here to help, just as I too was once helped. I want to see you master these subjects. Moreover, I want to see you enjoy the process of mastering your studies.

My inclination towards tutoring began in high school, when I began receiving help from a friend. Because my tutor was also a peer, I felt less intimidated; I felt at ease to question, to challenge, and to reiterate the concept until I understood it. Conversely, when I had a better understanding of a certain subject area, I found myself giving explanations to my other friends, helping them while reinforcing my own knowledge. I managed to do well throughout my studies. My strength in science and mathematics enable me to fulfill the prerequisites for graduate school in health sciences. Retaining this knowledge will also help serve as the foundation to my future studies.

As I've mentioned previously, there was a time when I too needed help to push through the tough parts of my studies. But it was not an aimless effort. I've developed study habits and achievable goals along the way. I believe that in order to gain understanding of a subject, it is essential to have awareness of a principle or concept that can be applied over and over again. Therefore, I want to dedicate time to laying a proper foundation for the delivery of a concept, and for the acceptance and application of that concept. The point is this: you have to be involved and immersed in the process in order for a concept to become your default thought process.

Similarly, I always attempted numerous practice questions to make concepts stick. It takes preparation and it takes practice. I did not learn to do the problem by watching someone else solve it for me--I followed the concept and solved it on my own. Karl Marx once said "theory without practice is sterile, and practice without theory is blind." The goal is to eventually put yourself in the driver seat, and to feel comfortable when faced with another problem.

My central message is of the utmost simplicity. Unfortunately, simplicity usually comes wrapped in great complexity, just as something very complex is made of simple elements. I hope I can help you become an individual who is not deterred by the problem presented. Rather, you will face the problem with the understanding that you will now be able to break it down into simple questions, even when there's no obvious solution. Not every problem can be or will be solved, but with the correct reasoning and deduction, you can be assured that you will be a step closer towards the answer.

Finally, I believe you must find confidence and happiness in anything that you do. I often supplement my study with music or workouts, both of which motivate me to go towards that next challenge in my life. Being persistent in developing your own personal application is the key to retaining knowledge. In essence, all I can do is give you the assistance necessary so that you can learn in your own unique way. I hope you may have gained something by reading over some of these points, and are now ready to find your happiness in the process of learning.