Katie

 

I have an enthusiastic and energetic approach to studying that has served me well as a student and has enhanced the experiences of the students I have worked with. No matter the subject, I find ways to engage students in topics they may have previously found boring. Teaching the SAT over the summer to students who would have rather been anywhere else taught me this skill well.

As a student, I use my time efficiently, keeping highly organized planners to make sure I respect all my commitments. This is a skill that is essential to success in every facet of life.

I am a performer, and one of my favorite classroom activities is speaking in front of the class. This love, I believe, dovetails perfectly with my desire to be a tutor. I find joy in explaining material and helping people understand interesting concepts. This joy then transfers to my students.

I respect the intellects of the students I work with. I have read several studies which demonstrate the Pygmalion Effect, and I actively apply this knowledge to my teaching style: students whom teachers believe are special, though actually chosen at random, show significantly improved test scores over those of their classmates. This study suggests to me that if I treat my students as though they are brilliant, showing them the respect, engagement and encouragement of one who believes they can excel, my students truly will excel.

College:

Education: Princeton University
Undergrad Major: Neuroscience
Other Degrees/Minors: Theater Certificate

High School:

Class Rank: 2
Awards & Honors: National Merit Scholar, Janet Neville Scholarship Prize, Daniel M. Caesar Award, Chosen for the Princeton Creative Arts and Humanities Symposium
Interests & Activities: 15 Theater Productions (Lead Role in 10), A Cappella (Soprano Soloist), Dancexpress (Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Ballet), Interscholastic Fine Arts Competitions, The Act and Play Foundation (Founded and Directed), Test Prep Tutor
SAT Scores: 790 Math, 800 Critical Reading, 800 Writing
SAT Subject Tests: 790 Math Level 2, 780 English

Other:

Other Interests & Activities: The Triangle Club (Cast), Theater Intime (Cast), Raks Odalisque belly dancing troupe (Dancer), Off the Record a cappella (Soprano), The Little Dog Laughed (Diane), Triangle Spring Show (Cast), Triangle Frosh Week Show (Cast), Macbeth (Witch #2), Singing in the Rain (Ensemble), rock climbing
Location: Princeton University

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