I have previously tutored students from kindergarten through college age in every subject, including math, science, ELA, social studies, geometry, Latin, economics, and statistics. I know how stressful school can be and I understand the pressure children place on themselves to succeed. My approach... (read more)
...Math makes sense when it's taught right - believe that! I'll help you fill in the knowledge gaps, make sense of grammar, and put your experience as a reader and writer to work on the test without buckling under time pressure. I enjoy working with young people who know in their hearts that they can succeed, and are looking for some direction to help make this happen. (read more)
...As a professor of mine often said, "You've got to feel it in your bones!"
As a physics and chemistry major at Harvard, I've come to rely on strong visual and intuitive models. Once you can see the essence of the idea in your head, problem solving is a piece of cake. No matter what, we will always go step-by-step. (read more)
...My career and experience as a scientist, engineer, and educator (college professor and tutor) extends over 20 and has enabled me to take a pragmatic and holistic approach to the study of math. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and development of analytic skills over memorizatio... (read more)
I have been helping my fellow students informally since the start of high school. After graduating from MIT I feel like I can continue to assist others with a desire to learn and excel. I understand that some, if not many, students benefit greatly from a more one-on-one learning approach and I loo... (read more)