...I have BS degrees in math and computer science from the University of Michigan, and I also took several probability and statistics college courses. I enjoy explaining difficult concepts and making them more understandable. Having worked as a private tutor my last two years of college, I know th... (read more)
...I have a firm belief that in order to teach something you must have good mastery in the subject. I am very knowledgeable in the subjects that I teach, otherwise I wouldn't teach them. My aim is to try and break down complex theories and concepts into manageable pieces so that we can build the confidence and stamina needed to solve problem sets. (read more)
...I’m happy when my students succeed, and not critical when they fall short of their expectations. I tutor students in a range of subjects: GRE (Verbal and Quant), PSAT (all sections), ACT (all sections), and SAT Math. I also tutor Literature, Math (through Pre-Calculus), and Biology (through hig... (read more)
...I've coached chess clubs at schools I've worked in and have participated in many USCF online tournaments and 1 in person USCF tournament. In the recent in-person tournament I participated in, I won 4 out of 5 games and won prize money. My current USCF rating is in the 1200s, and on Chess.com, I have a tactics rating of around 2400. (read more)
...My philosophy as a tutor is that I see my job as helping you grow in your own independent learning skills. I believe every student is capable of understanding math well. As a teacher, I have found that students struggle the most when there are gaps in their understanding from previous classes. (read more)