...I have worked with students in small groups to help them pass the MCAS, to help them keep up with their classes while they were out of the school building for physical or behavioral reasons, and to help them pass courses they have elected to take over and above their high school requirements. I ... (read more)
...The stronger the foundation in algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts, the easier to master Calculus. The lesson of Pre-Calculus is that it helps identify areas for improvement. Pre-Calculus concepts are applied in solving Calculus problems. (read more)
...This is the biggest help I give Geometry students - I have them approach a problem both from the conclusion, working backward ("for this to be true, what do I need? How can I get that?") and forward ("Given this, what does it do for me? And what else can I get from it? (read more)
...In addition to the strengthening and improvement of existing Math skills, my Math SAT preparation also includes:
-"SAT Math". Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deep... (read more)
...I received my Bachelor of Science in Applied Math and Physics at Hillsdale College. I completed a Master of Science in Mathematical Modellling and Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford. Currently, I am reading for a research degree in applied mathematics at Oxford University. (read more)