...I first take the time to understand what is troubling each individual student. Then, I provide step by step examples that students can use to try other problems. Along the way, I ask students questions to see how much of the information they are absorbing. (read more)
...I am at least proficient in several programming languages including Wolfram Language (Mathematica), MathJax, C++, Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and MATLAB. I also have experience using Objective C, Swift, and PHP. During my time at Wolfram Inc. (read more)
...I earned my undergraduate degree in mathematics from Mount Holyoke College and my masters degree in education from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). I have taught at private schools, public schools and online for the past 32 years. I also currently adjunct at two colleges teaching a va... (read more)
...I absolutely adore math, and love thinking of shortcuts and the most efficient, creative ways to solve problems. In middle school I won my regional MATHCOUNTS competition twice because of such pursuits, and it has instilled in me a love for standardized tests. I took the SAT 5 times, once a year starting in 7th grade. (read more)
...After I began doing that, the Coordinator of Tutoring asked me to tutor Applied Mathematics, and since then I have also been tutoring math and Precalculus for Business and Social Sciences. Aside from my normal tutoring sessions, I currently tutor Human Biology for thirty Early College Students. Most students I tutor range in age from 18-65 and I work mostly one-on-one. (read more)