...In particular, I found the most effective way of teaching the students was by speaking about their problems in terms of intuition as opposed to filling out the nitty-gritty details. Having really enjoyed my time at the MAC, I decided to become a teaching assistant (TA) in my home department, Ele... (read more)
...I believe any math course can be made interesting, and any complex problem can be broken down into simplified parts. I’ve found that it is important to help visualize abstract math concepts with diagrams and examples, keeping students engaged in their materials, so I am always eager to share whi... (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in Physics and a graduate degree in Astrophysics. The math courses I tutor were used directly and frequently in all my physics courses and in my research. My favorite subject in school was math, and I view my post-secondary work as the logical continuation of that. (read more)
...I have tutored students from ages 16-66 at this level, so, whether you’re in high school and struggling with algebra for the first time or you’re back in school after a long layoff and haven’t seen math in a while, I can help you. Additionally, I graduated with a degree in natural sciences from ... (read more)
...During my PhD, I was a teacher's assistant (TA) for two semesters and taught some engineering courses including thermodynamics and computer programming (age 18-23 yrs). This was done in a classroom setting (30-40 students). The computer programming course was a one-to-one office hour as well as q... (read more)