...I have been a chemistry laboratory teaching assistant and am currently an organic chemistry teaching assistant here at Stony Brook. When I host office hours, I make sure to understand the students' thinking; by understanding their explanations, I can help them understand the content even better.... (read more)
12 Subjects: includingTrigonometry,Spanish,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...I graduated magna cum laude from DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA with a B.S. in Computer Science and Game Design, and a minor in mathematics. My day job is as a programmer for a popular video game company! My degree describes my 3 favorite hobbies: programming, math, and game development, all of which I was lucky enough to turn into a career! (read more)
...I use this information to help decide where to start and how to pace lessons. From there, I work with the tutee to establish SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Oriented) for our time together. I use SMART Goals because they replace vague statements such as "I want to ... (read more)
With a background in both Architecture and Engineering, I spent over five years as a teaching assistant during my graduate studies. My focus was on instructing undergraduate students in various math and physics courses, ranging from Algebra to Calculus. I take pride in assisting students in achieving their academic goals. (read more)
...We'll go over various explanations of solving a problem through the resources that the student likes using until they have found one that clicks for them. I also like to ask guided questions and give hints that will get them thinking on the right path. We also will usually spend the last few mi... (read more)