...My teaching helps by focusing on understanding the underlying concepts instead of trying to memorize everything. Not only do students have a deeper understanding of the material, but it has been shown to be a more effective way to learn. That means less time studying! (read more)
...Perhaps somewhat counter-intuitively though, the more time you spend 'dwelling' on a problem during preparation, to painstakingly slowly build a quality mental model, the faster your thoughts in the future will be able to access it. There are other tidbits to my approach, dovetailing to what is ... (read more)
...I also participated in math competitions, scoring highly in the W.L. Putnam Math Competition and the USAJMO. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson. (read more)
...I just graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. I have taken multiple Regents exams in high school. I have taken the Regents for math (integrated algebra, geometry, algebra 2/ trigonometry), Earth science, biology, chemistry, English, history/ geography social studies, and Spanish. (read more)
...I have learned that each student has a different learning style and try to adapt my lessons and approach accordingly. One on one tutoring can move at an individual's pace, concentrating on a specific area that gives them trouble, and moving more quickly through the areas that they have a better ... (read more)