...I like to keep things practical by using basic examples, analogies, and mnemonics to facilitate intuition and understanding of abstract mathematical concepts. My 8+ years of training as a Geometer have instilled a visual component to my teaching methods as well: diagrams, sketches, penmanship, a... (read more)
...I work with students throughout the daunting task of applying to colleges, keeping students organized, adhering to deadlines, and breaking down the process into simple manageable steps. This is very much the same for study skills. I have guided two of my own children through Harvard-Westlake school and now through USC. (read more)
...In addition, I went on to graduate in college with a masters in chemical engineering, which was nothing else all math. That's all I need to say! I played college basketball at the College of Wooster in Akron, OH. (read more)
...I've been tutoring for five years now, just recently started on wyzant! I am very patient and love working with kids! I was in high school when common core was new, from the start of high school I was in Integrated Math 1 so I am familiar with courses of this manner! (read more)
...Witnessing the happiness my students felt when they understood a concept they were once confused about gave me such a rewarding feeling. Once I came to college, I decided to grow my passion for education by becoming a Learning Assistant at UCLA. As part of the Learning Assistant program, I help facilitate classroom-size discussions with students enrolled in various science courses. (read more)