My formal education includes a Ph.D. in applied math/physics. My career and experience as a scientist, engineer, and educator (college professor and tutor) extends over 20 and has enabled me to take a pragmatic and holistic approach to the study of math. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical ... (read more)
...I have taught mathematics in grades k-8 for the past 17 years. For the majority of my teaching career I taught 6-8 grade mathematics. The skills and experiences that I have obtained through my finance and educational background will enable me to target specific areas for improvement. (read more)
...I was able to effectively use online tools such as the whiteboard feature to effectively show the students the different math concepts. My most recent tutoring position is at Varsity Tutors were I tutor students in the SAT and ACT. I teach them tips and tricks that I used to score a 1540 on the SAT as well as help them take official practice tests. (read more)
...I am able to assist with homework and provide supplemental instruction for all high school level math subjects, including but not limited to Algebra I, II, Geometry, Trigonometry, PreCalc and Calculus. My expertise is in teaching problem solving skills to successfully raise SAT scores and perfor... (read more)
...I love when my students showcase that they have acquired more efficient learning techniques as well as stronger comprehension in their areas of weakness. In high school, I received a 5 on my AP Biology AP exam. I took the Biology Subject SAT exam, where I also received high marks. (read more)