...My Bachelor's degree was in mechanical and electrical engineering from Swarthmore College. I also have a Masters degree in Teaching. But the biggest source of my education has been interactions with students like you. (read more)
...Mathematics and Physics contain many equations which are expected by students to memorize, however to truly master the material and excel, it's necessary to understand exactly what occurs beyond the equations and by giving real world examples. I always take my time with the students and create a... (read more)
...I have taught high school Algebra for the last 9 years. I have experience with both the old New York State Regents Exams and with the new Common Core exams. I love to help students work through problem solving and to give them new ways to look at problems when they are struggling with methods they learn in class. (read more)
...During my eight-year tenure as a math coach for the North-South Foundation, another non-profit organization supporting underprivileged students in India, I assisted groups of students in preparing for various examinations, including the SAT/ACT, MathCounts, and AMC 8. In addition to my above rol... (read more)
...A little more on my background: while in college, I tutored students in the Math Center, and was happy when kids older than myself would line up at my desk for my assistance. Not only did I graduate Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, but I also have two boys myself, in 8th and 10th grades, so I kn... (read more)