Since elementary school I have always had a passion for building upon my own knowledge and challenging myself. Whether that be through watching National Geographic to learn about the world, reading bo... oks to understand how I can get ahead in life, executing the advice from self-improvement journals, or solving random problems on the internet. This passion for learning and understanding directly reflects how I felt in the past and how I feel now about math and the sciences. Throughout school, up until High school, I have always played the catch-up game. I was not the smartest, but I consistently learned from my mistakes and over time I eventually got to where I needed to be. During junior and senior year of high school I had achieved straight A’s in all AP and honors STEM classes I took those years and this allowed me to get academic scholarships in college. In the SAT, I also got a score above 700 in the math section, which placed me in the 95 percentiles that year for all SAT takers. In high school I had participated heavily in extracurricular sports, and I spent many hours tutoring my fellow teammates in both math and biology. With a global study abroad experience too and my multicultural perspective I am an excellect fit for bridging the gap between learners speaking English as a second language seeking understanding in their coursework. I can empathize, as I have voluntarily tutoring dozens of students in South Korea just this year. I have an extensive background in tutoring pre-med students at my university, FSU, in algebra, pre-calc, biology, and even English. I currently am learning Mandarin, and Japanese, and involved in the Asian American Student Association, serving as a mentor for international students from Germany and South Korea, as well as on the USStride Pre-medical association, where I foster community. read more

Hi, I am Masa and I am from San Diego California. Currently, I reside in Florida and there I study Chinese, japanese, and pre-medical courses at university. :) I am passionate about self-improvement,... language learning, fitness, and animation and in the future I hope to make an impact in each of these avenues. Tutoring is special to me, as it allows me to foster hope in those struggling in their courses, and it gives me the opportunity to communicate with many like-minded individuals. The philosophy I have when I tutor is to study smarter, rather than harder: to break everything you learn down to its fundamental concept. You can practice this by teaching complicated concepts to individuals lacking this information or people younger you are as it provides a great way to understand gaps in your knowledge. Like many, I lacked the confidence or knowledge of how to study. However, putting into practice the tips I will give you during your tutoring session, has allowed me to grow more in the past 2 years than I have in double-that time. Today, I can read over 3 languages other than English and I am thriving in my pre-med courses without having to study the entire day like I did in the past. Looking forward to helping you succeed!read more