What's your process of working with a new student?
In addition to being the student's formal tutor, I always try my best to get to know the student personally. I am genuinely interested in people's stories, interests, and beliefs, and this helps me tailor my explanations to the student's needs. I always have a free preliminary meeting to discuss the logistics, so you can try out the service and decide whether you want to continue risk-free.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned my PhD in Neuroscience and Bioinformatics from Emory University, where I combined neuroscience, computer science, and mathematics to gain insights into large datasets. Prior to that, I received my BS in Neuroscience from Brown University. I have been teaching and tutoring since 2010. I was a teaching assistant at Brown and then a co-instructor for an elective course at a nearby high school in Providence. I was the first student in the history of the award to be given the Teaching and Advising Award at Brown in 2014. I have served as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate and graduate courses at Emory University.
What types of students have you worked with?
Throughout my extensive teaching and tutoring career, I have worked with students from all walks of life -- all kinds of socioeconomic, religious, racial, and cultural backgrounds. I have tutored both neurotypical and neurodivergent students, so I am sensitive to the individual needs of each student. The academic backgrounds of these students varied tremendously, too. I have helped a student study basic GED material and tutored my friends in organic chemistry.
Do you do in-person tutoring?
Most of my lessons are done via Zoom on a virtual interactive whiteboard, on which both the student and I can write and collaborate. This has proved to be extremely effective. However, I am willing to travel up to 10 miles from my current location. I am based in North Druid Hills in Atlanta, Georgia, near Emory University's main campus.
Do you save your lesson notes?
Yes, of course. All virtual lesson notes are saved as PDFs. Files are uploaded to a private Google Classroom, so students will have unlimited on-demand access to the lesson notes wherever they are.
How much do you charge?
I charge $80 per hour. While I realize this is a fairly high price, ALL of my students learn and retain the material, and they get results. Not only do I have deep expertise in the subjects I teach, but I have also mastered the art of explaining complex concepts to my students. I understand how people learn on a fundamental level—I am a neuroscientist, after all!
Do you do group tutoring?
Yes, absolutely. My rate is $50 per person per hour for group tutoring. I limit groups of students to a maximum of three. I have found that this arrangement works best so I can give each student enough personalized attention.
How do I pay you?
I have Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, and CashApp. If tutoring is done in-person, then cash or check is acceptable, too.