It is one of my strongest convictions that the ability to write concisely and expressively is the most important professional skill a student will ever use. Writing will earn you A's on your high scho... ol transcript, a seat in the college of your choice, and eventually a career. I'm here to help you perfect these skills as you approach these opportunities. A little about my background in reading and writing: Since my mother was the English Department Chair of my high school, she had me write essays every day over summer break when I was in elementary school (don't worry -- I won't make you do that!). Although it wasn't my activity of choice at the time, I'm now grateful that I had the time to start practicing creativity and analytical thinking skills very early on. Although it was optional, I took year-long English classes every year in high school and into my first year at college. In high school, I won an essay-writing competition about climate change that afforded me the opportunity to study at Oxford during the summer of 2020. I also co-founded the Science Journal club, whose members would read and discuss publications produced by alumnae from my high school. Moreover, we would also invite the speaker back to discuss the paper with us – an element that opened up many research opportunities to our club members. In college, I took a humanities sequence called "Language and the Human" in which we examined the relationship between language and power, thought, and identity. This class not only assigned a diverse array of literature, but also sharpened my close-reading skills and ability to write arguments in non-conventional essay styles. Over these experiences, I have accumulated a myriad of skills that I'm ready to teach to other younger students – with the goal of fostering the confidence to achieve writing-related goals, as well as genuine curiosity to explore the subject more. read more

If someone had told middle-school Maddie that she would eventually pursue dual degree in Chemistry and Pre-Med, she would be shocked. As a younger student, I truly struggled with all areas STEM-relate... d. However, I'm lucky to say that I eventually found several teachers who were willing to put in the time and effort to see me succeed in science and math. A big component of my desire to tutor comes from my conviction that all kids should have access to the same sort of support that I found – especially when I've personally experienced the path-altering effects of a little encouragement. Not only did I find my passions for chemistry and anthropology, but I also graduated top 10% of my high school class and earned a 1510 on the SAT. While I specialize in math and science (all levels), I was also the copy editor for my school newspaper and won an essay-writing contest to study at Oxford during the summer of 2020. Outside of the classroom, I've found my love for helping kids achieve the confidence to pursue their goals from volunteering at DC-area charter schools and working with elementary-age students to learn everyday material. In addition, I have a couple of years tutoring my peers and leading discussion sections.read more