I live in Western Massachusetts and have been tutoring students in mathematics for the last 16 years. I have a B.A. in Mathematics from Oberlin College and am lucky enough to be imbued with a love for all things math related. My two greatest strengths as a tutor are my noticeable enthusiasm for th... (read more)
...I am overqualified to teach this level (prealgebra) as I have tutored many 8th grade level students during my time as a tutor when I was a New York state certified 7th -12th grade secondary education - math teacher and have had multiple clients which I've tutored this level to here, in Massachuse... (read more)
...A formula is only as useful as the situations you're able to apply it in, and you will get much further when you're able to spot variations of patterns instead of only recognizing textbook example patterns. Contrary to what many believe, there are many different ways to solve every kind of math ... (read more)
...I've taken courses in differential equations from both abstract and concrete points of view. Because of this, I can explain both methods of solving particular differential equations and theorems about the existence, uniqueness, and behavior of equations of certain types. I have experience teach... (read more)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)