Asher Siebert
Location
Nyack, NY
Ivy Bound Since 2009
Graduate School
Columbia University
Rutgers
Undergrad
Princeton University
Prepared to Tutor
Tests
SAT
GRE
STEM Subjects
Biology
Algebra I & II
Statistics
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB & BC
Trigonometry
College and Graduate Math
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Physics
AP Physics B
AP Physics Electrical & Magnetism
Non-STEM Subjects
Geography
English (Writing Skills)
Music Theory & Composition
About me
I am an applied climate scientist and avocational musician with teaching and tutoring experience from the high school to young professional levels. I am passionate about addressing the climate challenge, music and helping young people achieve their academic potential.
Education
Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
B.A in Geosciences, 2002
Cum Laude, Undergrad thesis on El Nino and climate change
Columbia University (New York, NY)
M.A in Climate & Science, 2006
Rutgers (New Brunswick, NJ)
PhD in Geography, 2015
Dissertation Teaching Award, doctoral dissertation on climate index insurance in the context of climate change in Africa
Test Scores and Credentials
Test Scores:
GRE (2008): Math 800, Verbal 710, Writing 5.5/6
SAT (1997): Math 790, Verbal 720; 1510 composite
SATII (1996-1998): Math 2C 800, Writing 740, Biology 710
AP (4): Calculus BC and AB, Biology, US History, English Literature
Experience:
Ivy Bound Tutor (2009-2014, 2023-): SAT, GRE, Academic Subjects (math and science)
External adviser to MSc meteorology students in Africa
Trained meteorologists in several African countries in climate forecasting, science, and statistics
Developed and taught undergraduate course on Climate and Society (Rutgers 2014)
TAed courses in Geography, Climate Science, and Earth Science at both undergrad and graduate levels at Rutgers, Columbia, and Princeton
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Hobbies & Activities
Family: parent of a 2-year-old and a four year old
Music: classical, klezmer, and jazz musician (trumpet, piano, composition)
Martial arts, tennis, hiking, running