I hold a math degree from McGill University and an engineering degree from Stanford University. I obtained a doctoral degree in education to study the factors that impact math success to help students reach their fullest potential in math achievement. My research focuses on math attainment and persistence among high school and college students, and the participation of women in STEM careers. (read more)
...I have 5 years of classroom teaching experience with over 10 years of tutoring experience. In addition to working at the high school level, I have also taught an adult ed chemistry course, typically for those looking to go into the medical field. My bachelors degrees are in chemistry and meteorology with some graduate work in physics, but I enjoy all the physical sciences. (read more)
...My lesson plans are derived from my own experience in teaching - an empirical approach. I've found that, especially in mathematics, practice makes perfect, but only through variety. My plans include introducing problems that target a specified skill in multiple ways. (read more)
...I played club and school basketball from age 5 through high school. I was a point guard at each level, with a premium on defense, fundamentals, and passing. I have coached youth leagues and grew up in a basketball household, where my father played collegiately in Worcester, Massachusetts at Hol... (read more)
...I work closely with students to create a strategy that fits their schedules, goals, and learning styles. I start by identifying where the student struggles most, how they are approaching each type of question, and if there are any gaps in their knowledge of the material. I check in regularly with students to ensure they feel good about their progress and make adjustments as necessary. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingSAT Math,ACT Math,SAT Reading,ACT English