...I was born in Cairo, Egypt. I left Egypt when I was 3 years old (I am 41 years old now). My parents, brothers, aunts, uncles and the church I belong to speak Arabic. Arabic was and is spoken at home and English on the streets and with friends. (read more)
...I believe that I have the ability not only to teach well, but also to motivate, instill confidence, and make learning fun. I love to teach. I feel a tremendous amount of satisfaction when I help a student understand important concepts, build confidence, reach academic goals, and learn to enjoy the process of learning. (read more)
...For this reason, learning from me may make it difficult to "fit in" if you ever decide to actually visit Japan. But having an Okinawa style in Japan is like having a British accent in America, so it won't be a significant disadvantage to have. I am currently working on a major in Mathematics while working at Mathnasium, a Math Learning Center. (read more)
...When I started this position, the services were held remotely. However, some of the tutoring sessions are currently held on campus while other sessions remain virtual. I have mainly helped students tackle problems in calculus courses. (read more)
...Algebra 2 understanding needs to be strong and deep for a student to succeed in Precalculus and Calculus. With that in mind, I aim to assist the student in knowing the principles behind the solution techniques we use in Algebra 2 rather than just memorizing "tricks" for each type of problem. Knowing the 'why" will help them tackle and solve problems in all of their future math endeavors. (read more)