...Mathematics is an all-encompassing "language" people use in everyday life. My main focus throughout my career has not only been for students to be able to solve a math problem on a piece of paper, but explain their process verbally as well. With all the data I have collected over my years of te... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingCalculus,SAT Math,Algebra 1,Elementary Math
...The goal was to make math fun. At Carnegie Mellon I was in an interdisciplinary PhD program in math, computer science, and philosophy (one of the top logic programs in the country) that emphasizes the teaching component, in addition to what they are known for: research. I had a 4.0 in the math department there over two full-time years before I left for other study. (read more)
...In addition to tutoring students one-on-one, I have also taught an SSAT class for 20 students each fall since 2011. I help students with both strategy and understanding the important concepts they will need to know for the test. ACT Reading is typically the section that students have the most difficulty with time-wise. (read more)
...I firmly believe in fostering a supportive learning environment, grounded in patience, organization, and an unwavering belief in students' potential to excel. What I find most fulfilling in my career is the positive feedback from my students. Their success is attributed to my personalized teaching style, which extends beyond conventional methods. (read more)
...Sometimes student have difficulty with procedure, and sometime with conceptual understanding. I really try and make the connection with both to help with enduring understanding of the content. About me: I was a former soccer coach at the high school level and still play in an adult league. (read more)