...I have always loved math but initially was an Industrial Engineer. I received a Bachelors degree at the University of Buffalo in Industrial Engineering and was working in a the field of plastics. I was tutoring math students on my days off and loved it so much that I switched careers and became a math teacher! (read more)
...My name is Sam, and I am a senior at Harvard who is currently studying Sociology and Education. I have worked as a tutor for the past six years, helping dozens of students with SAT prep, AP English essay writing, high school math, and college essay writing/ application prep. I have worked as bo... (read more)
...After grad school I went to work in industry initially as a applied mathematician in a laboratory. During my working career I continually encountered students who needed help with mathematical concepts and how to apply them in the "real world". I've found the analytical training that is develop... (read more)
...My journey as an educator started as a tutor for mathematics classes at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) where I obtained a Bachelor's in Mathematics. It continued as a recitation instructor for business statistics classes at Michigan State University (MSU) where I obtained a Master's in S... (read more)
...I believe in not only addressing the subject matter, but also teaching the logical skills needed to learn math and science related topics. If a student can see the underlying logic in a problem, they have a much easier time learning and will be ready for future problems. In addition, learning these skills can help students in other subjects that may come up in the future. (read more)