I loved this subject from the time it was formally introduced to me as a high school sophomore in general chemistry, from acids and bases to stoichiometry and molecular structures. I continued by taking AP Chemistry during 11th grade (Junior) year of HS and maintained the highest grade in my class. I received a 5 on my AP exam. I continued onto several semesters of university level Chemistry courses, into upper division Organic Chemistry.
About Erin W.
I carry an enthusiasm for knowledge and "nerdy" subjects like mathematics and science! I believe in the power of positive reinforcement and aim to foster not only knowledge, but also confidence. Lessons are individualized for the student and tailored to their goals. I am passionate about education and the development of growing minds, and it shows in my sessions.
My assistance doesn't stop just because the lesson is over. I make myself available to students (via email) for as-needed homework and study-related questions.
I have nearly 10 years experience working as an educator.
I am honored to work with students throughout the year, for long-term results, but am also happy to assist with short-term needs such as midterm/final exam preparation.
Also available for:
College admissions consulting -- Let me help your family navigate this complex process. I can assist with choosing programs and schools, tailoring applications to each recipient school, and generally putting together the strongest possible application packet.
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Erin worked with my 9th grade daughter - very happy with her first lesson
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My daughter was struggling with her virtual Physics 1 AP class, which is being taught in one semester rather than over a whole school year. Erin has really helped her get her head around the concepts and taken a lot of the frustration out of the class for her. Erin tailored my daughter's tutoring sessions so that she's getting the most out of the sessions. I highly recommend Erin!
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Not sure what happened, but Erin did not show up for the first PSAT tutoring session that we had scheduled for my daughter. I was unable to get in contact with her and was charged for the lesson. I ended up having to contact TakeLessons to get a reimbursement.
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Erin's been a great tutor for my daughter. Her approach really helped strengthen my daughter's understanding, comfort and proficiency in pre-calculus.
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Erin is wonderful teacher. She is very professional and takes her time.
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Great tutor!
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Erin was very caring, articulate, thorough and responsive. She tested my daughter's knowledge by assigning her problems to do prior to their sessions. As a result, she was able to get 100% on all of her home/class work.
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Erin is a great instructor and took the time to understand our requirements.
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Great instructor!!! Looking forward to take more classes for my daughter. I will definitely recommend her to anyone.
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We are very satisfied with Erin's services - our daughter improved her ACT score by 4 points with Erin's tutoring assistance! Erin knew how to use technology to make the online tutoring sessions as effective as though they were in person. Not only is she smart in the subject matter, she is also very personable. I would highly recommend Erin!
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Great Instructor. Went over problems very clearly and was easy to follow along.
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Super helpful and patient! Very accommodating and productive lesson
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Terrific and patient. My daughter is actually enjoying her tutoring!
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Amazing teacher and very kind. Best tutoring experience by far. Highly recommend!
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Erin is an excellent tutor.
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Erin is an excellent tutor.
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We absolutely loved Erin. What a sweetheart! She was recommended to us by friends and we were so happy to have her work with our son, Joey. Erin helped him with his Calculus work and preparing for the ACT his senior year of high school. Joey's scores improved (ACT score went up 5 points) and there was a definite positive change in his self-confidence and attitude. Erin was dependable and went out of her way to be thorough in keeping my husband and I informed during the process. We've had quite a few tutors over the years, and sometimes it's hard to find a good one, so we were really glad we found Erin!
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Experience
Private Tutor
Sep 2010 - PresentIndependent
Private online and in-home tutor for students in secondary school, college, and university. Specializing in math (through calculus, multivariable calculus, linear Algebra and differential equations), ACT and SAT prep, physics, and chemistry instruction. Individualized lesson plans and goal-setting based upon desired course grade or test score. Achievements: -Helped two SAT students to increase their score by 270 points and 310 points, respectively. -Helped an ACT student increase her composite score by 5 points, giving her a competitive edge in her college admissions process. She was later granted admission to 3 out of 4 of her top choice colleges.
Private Tutor
Jun 2009 - Jul 2010TutorFind
Private in-home tutor. I was contracted to provide individualized math, physics, chemistry, ACT, and SAT lessons. Key Achievement: -Helped a struggling physics student bring her grade from an F to a B+, enabling her to meet the requirements for her full-ride athletic scholarship to her first-choice NCAA D1 university.
Math/SAT Teacher
Mar 2008 - Oct 2009Sylvan Learning Centers
-Lead Instructor for "Upper Level" math students in Geometry, Algebra II, and Calculus -After 3 months, I was promoted to teach SAT prep courses for classes of 10-15 students; Helped prepare students for the Math and Verbal sections of the SAT exam
Classroom Facilitator
Sep 2004 - May 2005USC Med-COR
As a student employee of a USC-funded philanthropy program, I taught chemistry and math classes for 15-20 students, for 8 hours every Saturday. Our focus was helping gifted students in the inner-city public school system by supplementing their education, ultimately assisting in their journey to higher education beyond high school.
Education
Graduate Studies - Civil Engineering
Aug 2018 - PresentUSC Viterbi School of Engineering
B.S. Physical Sciences
Aug 2003 - Dec 2007University of Southern California
Languages
Latin - Classical Latin
Professional Proficiency
Russian
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
American Tutoring Association
Mar 2018National Certification (July 2009 - Present)
Affiliations
National Tutoring Association
Jan 2015American Tutoring Association
Jul 2009American Classical League
Aug 2001Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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