...To me every student is born as an artist; the problem is to remain an artist once they grow up. If there is a difficulty for students in doing something, it is because the fundamentals were not learned properly. Math is like a set of building blocks. (read more)
I'm a retired physics professor who is very passionate about teaching physics/mathematics and training a young generation of scientists for independent research and opportunity to participate in science competitions such as Siemens and Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). I hold ... (read more)
...I am there every step of the way from planning summer programs to crafting thoughtful admissions essays. With so much information out there it really helps to have someone on your side to find that perfect school. Below is a sample of what I do to help my students. (read more)
...I've found that when most students struggle with new concepts it is because their foundations are weak. A student's mind is like a toolbox and the skills and concepts are the tools in that box. They must master using basic tools in order to build a birdhouse. (read more)
...In these courses, we learned how to derive each formula, and prove that each theorem is true. That knowledge gave me a better understanding of how math works, and has allowed me to identify fundamentally what a student is, and isn't, understanding. This makes me great at targeting what exactly ... (read more)