Tutor details
Garima
Personal Statement
Garima is working on her Ph.D. at Columbia University in New York. She has extensive experience in teaching K-12, undergraduate, and graduate classes. She also has developed customized, award-winning classes, curriculum, and study plans. Moreover, Garima has taught workshops for teachers who want to learn how to teach STEM in interactive and easy-to-understand ways and has taught interactive science classes at museums and public events. She is committed to helping students excel and reach their full potential. Furthermore, she believes in teaching students how to succeed on a test and build long-term skills to succeed in college and their careers. Previously, she has worked with NASA, NOAA, the US State Department, Oakland Unified School District, Bay Area Scientists in Schools (and even as a trivia night host!)
Education
- PhD, Earth and Environmental Science - Columbia University, 2020 - current
- BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering - University of California, Berkeley - 2019
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Awards and Recognitions
- University of California Regent’s and Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipient-2018
- Cal Alumni Leadership Award - 4x Recipient-2020
- Koret Fellowship for Excellence in Research-2020
Testimonials
- “Garima is the reason I felt confident even signing up for the GRE. She tutored me through the whole process, helping me understand the test and develop foolproof strategies to tackle even the hardest questions. Not only did she coach me on how to take a test, she also helped me navigate the graduate school admissions process. From networking to interviewing to choosing the school that fit the best, I could not have done it without Garima Raheja’s help.” - Proud Student