...I was the Math and Physics Department Head at Fusion Academy in Woodland Hills, CA before building a tutoring business in NYC. I currently live near Sewanee and work as a physicist and data analyst. Teaching Philosophy:
Research shows that every student learns best when they are guided toward making their own mental models of subject matter. (read more)
...Passionate about mentoring in STEM competitions, I prepare students for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) and International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), which I placed fourth in biochemistry as a contestant. My expertise in STEM and public speaking helps students effectively present technical content. I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have taught for almost two decades. (read more)
...There are then many applications at Graduate level. I am often asked to guide students through the rigorous SOA/CAS Actuarial exams and I have been successfully navigating students to Associate level for a decade. Other applications include, but are not limited to Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Finance, Business and MBA courses where I spend the bulk of my teaching time. (read more)
...I have taken up to calculus three (multivariable) in high school and college. I scored a 35 on the ACT Math section and a 5 on AP Calculus AB. Moreover, I have tutored middle and high school students in varying difficulties of math. (read more)
...I have extensive coursework in the field. I have worked as a research assistant for a history professor. I've tutored many students in the SAT math section and received a perfect score when I took it. (read more)