Ian
What do you like most about tutoring?
I love seeing when students can reach breakthroughs. School is tough at times for everyone, and finally reaching the point where you understand something that was really troubling you is a really rewarding experience. I find it really exciting to see students finally figure something out that has been difficult for them.
Why do you like working at Apt Tutoring?
I love having the ability to help students succeed, and working at Apt has given me the chance to do so. Lisa and Meg have done a great job of setting themselves up as a fantastic resource for students on the South Shore and I am excited to be a part of Apt.
What did you major in at college, and what was your favorite class?
I was an Economics major with a Data Analysis minor at Wesleyan University and have just started my Master's of Business Analytics at Babson College this fall. I can't narrow it down to just one class, so I want to shout out a couple that I took. My first favorite was my Data Visualization course, which focused on communicating data and statistics effectively in a visual format. I loved this course so much that I was a Teacher Assistant for the course in my final semester. The other was a film class named The Language of Popular Cinema, which focused on dissecting movies and the techniques filmmakers used to make them from the beginning of the industry to the present. It taught me a lot about analyzing media and we got to see some fantastic movies which I would probably never have been exposed to otherwise.
What were your favorite extra-curricular activities in high school or college?
Baseball was an instrumental part of both my time in high school and college. Playing at a D3 level was a fantastic way to gain a collaborative mindset and hone in my ability to be a leader. I played third base and pitched at Cohasset High and then became a full-time pitcher at Wesleyan. I was also on the soccer team in high school and had just as much fun there as I did with my baseball teams.
What do you like to do in your free time?
As you might be able to tell from my extracurricular section, I am a very active person. In addition to the sports I already mentioned, I love hockey, golf, hiking, and skiing. I also try to listen to a lot of music and play chess a good amount.
What's your favorite book, song (or band), snack food?
This year, I've been listening to Burn, Burn, Burn by Zach Bryan a lot. I would say my favorite artist is Tyler, the Creator.
Tell us about a favorite vacation.
Every year, my extended family on my Dad's side does a week-long vacation where we all stay in the same house which is usually in Maine. I can't narrow it down to one specific vacation from these, but it is always a highlight of my year.
Salty or sweet person? What is your favorite salty/sweet snack?
When I'm snacking, I usually go salty. My go to lately has been Dot's honey mustard pretzels. I am still a big dessert person and always will be up for ice cream. My favorite flavor is Coffee Oreo.
Please tell us more fun facts about yourself!
I have a lot of British ancestry. My Granddad lived in London until after my Dad was born and I have visited family over there in the past.
I played the trumpet in high school.
I used to be a sailing instructor.