...James did his undergraduate work at the California Institute of Technology, where he studied as much math and science as possible. James especially enjoyed being a teaching assistant for two courses in control theory. Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. (read more)
...I believe that tutoring should not be done according to a rule governed, formulaic method, but should rather follow a fluid process structured to the student's current needs and progress. This means that I am committed to finding a way to help students learn that does not just start with a speci... (read more)
...I also recognize that the subject challenges students as it transitions them to a new tier of mathematical thinking. My tutoring style helps students recognize the connections between what they know and what they're learning, which in turn builds self-confidence so that they can learn more. I s... (read more)
...For each hour-long session, I take 15 minutes beforehand to discuss goals, progress, learning styles, and your needs. Afterwards, I spend 5-10 minutes reviewing the progress from the session to determine what changes need to be made and how we are going to proceed. We'll develop strong lesson plans, a schedule for the time in between our sessions, and much more. (read more)