...I have a life-long passion for learning, teaching and persuasion. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with science and technology, current events and politics, and the arts of strategy and presenting winning arguments. I excelled in all my core academic subjects through high school, particularly math and science. (read more)
...Please let me know what your goals are for your student and I will make sure that we achieve them together!I have taken linear and abstract algebra and have extensive knowledge of the subject area. I have also had experience teaching algebra and feel comfortable explaining many different methods... (read more)
...I scored a 1590 on the SAT (790 English, 800 Math) and can help students familiarize with the content and plan strategies to do well. As a fellow student having taken the SAT recently, I am able to help others dissect questions and material from a peer’s perspective. I am fluent in Mandarin, was awarded the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction, and scored a 5 on the AP Chinese Exam. (read more)
...Other times, the student may benefit from a real-life example. For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. (read more)
I have taught math in an intervention setting in the Fall River Public Schools, so I have experience working with and reaching students who are having difficulty with the subject. I firmly believe that there is no such thing as being or not being a “math person”—anyone can master even the most esot... (read more)