I am certified in 7-12 secondary mathematics with a bachelors degree in Business and Human Relations. I have taught highschool mathematics, specifically Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Currently I am a homeschool parent and prior to that I was a highschool math teacher. (read more)
...Tutoring not only became my primary source of income during my university years, but also a platform to impact the academic journeys of over 150 students. My expertise particularly shines in the English section of the ACT, where I have mastered and can teach every strategy and trick necessary to... (read more)
...I was a student teacher at UC Berkeley for two semesters. I worked with 5 students once a week and also provided office hours out of the classroom. I also helped the Berkeley Fiction Review publish 2 chapbooks filled with short stories and poems. (read more)
...I've been highly influenced by Sal Khan's emphasis on mastery learning. This mindset focuses on doing whatever it takes to master a concept, rather than just trying to "get it" the first time and hoping it works. In physics, we often have to work with various representations (graphs, diagrams, ... (read more)
...I provide instruction tailored to students' specific needs and to engage them with the material in general. Active-learning activities are very important to me; for example, in addition to going over official practice questions in detail to discuss the correct and incorrect answers, I also have ... (read more)