I’m a current college undergraduate studying Creative Writing and Applied Mathematics at Columbia, aiming to become a published author and/or Editor-in-Chief.
I’ve always loved tutoring, as it allows me to guide a student to their own unique form of understanding—whether it’s helping a high school senior develop a style for their Common App Essay, or explaining Geometry using music and artwork to a ninth grader. In high school, I was the head of the literary magazine and student newspaper, giving me editorial experience that’s allowed me to become the Copy Editor of the Undergraduate Creative Writing Magazine and Managing Editor of the Undergraduate Film Magazine in college. I was also a consistent Math Mentor, captain of the Math Team, and winner of several state and national awards. The subjects I tutor include English/Writing, Math, and test prep (SAT/ACT).
I enjoy writing speculative fiction, taking long walks through New York City, playing classical piano and flute, doodling on the back of my hand, programming nonsensical graphics, and going down YouTube rabbit holes. I also love forming connections and sharing passions with the people that I teach and befriend.
College:
Education: Columbia University
Undergrad Major: Creative Writing, Applied Mathematics
High School:
Awards & Honors: National Merit Scholarship Winner, AP Scholar With Distinction, Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medalist in Writing (multi-time Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention recipient), Bob Oberg Poetry Competition (2nd place), Nancy Thorp Poetry Competition (2nd place), AIME Qualifier, Rhode Island Mathematics League 1st place (team, state), Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10 Exams First Class Honors, Elite International Music Competition (1st Place)
Interests & Activities: Aerie Literary Voices (Literary Magazine, Editor-in-Chief), The Spoke (Student Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief), Math Team (Co-Captain), Pianist (Soloist, Chamber Music, Accompanist in school musicals), Deputy Youth Poetry Ambassador of Rhode Island (Rhode Island Center for the Book), Rhode Island Renal Laboratory (volunteer), Drumlin Farm (volunteer), Merry Melody Music Academy (volunteer, charity concerts)
SAT Scores: 1590 (800 Math, 790 Writing)
ACT Scores: Received consistent 35s and 36s on practice exams (didn't take an official test).
AP Exams: 5 Biology, 5 Calculus BC (5 Subscore Calculus AB), 5 Chemistry, 5 Chinese Language and Culture, 5 Computer Science A, 5 English Language, 5 French Language and Culture, 5 Macroeconomics, 5 US History
Other:
Other Interests & Activities: At Columbia, I'm involved in: Quarto Magazine (literary magazine, board member, Copy-Editor), Double Exposure (film magazine, staff editor, staff writer), Community Lunch (soup-kitchen volunteering)
Location: Other
