Hi! My name is Sean P, I'm a 19 year old from Arvada, Colorado, and I'm a sophomore attending Red Rocks Community College, planning to transfer to CU Boulder next spring for a degree in mathematics or mechanical/electrical engineering. I only recently started playing chess, just over 2 years ago during the pandemic, beginning as a 400 rated rapid player. (read more)
I began tutoring in college, not because I needed to, but because I love teaching. In my professional life, as consultant, professor, and public speaker, teaching has always been my passion. For me, teaching is not just about "content" - the "ideal" student, passionate about the subject, and prepared to dedicate hours away from class to master it, is a rare bird. (read more)
...My interest in tutoring begins with a deep love for the subject matter, which means that for me there's no substitute for actually understanding it: getting the right answer isn't nearly as important as being able to explain why it's right. As a tutor, my main job isn't to talk, but to listen: I... (read more)
...I studied Chemistry in high school and also took Chemistry 1 and 2 at the Colorado School of Mines, getting A's in each class. Since then I have about 7 years of experience tutoring both high school and college students in Chemistry, as an official campus tutor and as a private tutor. Being a s... (read more)
...I will keep trying different approaches until I find the one that works best for you. Many of my students have told me that they didn't realize they could do math until they worked with me. I completed my undergraduate degree at Duke University (majoring in Computer Science) and I received my M... (read more)