I graduated valedictorian of my class at Vincentian Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently an M1 student at Drexel University College of Medicine, and I just graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior as well as Environmental Scien... (read more)
...I am recently retired and, although new to Wyzant, I have 25+ years of teaching and tutoring experience. My teaching has been profiled in the New York Times. I am a Wyzant tutor certified in all fields of mathematics. (read more)
...I then went on to earn a PhD in mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania in 2024, specializing in topology and number theory. During my nine years of higher education, I have served as a teaching assistant for college-level mathematics courses, including Calculus, Introduction to Proof-base... (read more)
...Probability is one of my favorite subjects to tutor. I'm comfortable explaining properties and applications of various named distributions, both discrete and continuous. I particularly enjoy using tools from calculus to study probability on an advanced undergraduate level. (read more)
My highly tailored approach and 23 years of experience enable me to provide both a positive learning atmosphere and results [average SAT increase: 200 points, average ACT increase: 4.5 points, typical grade improvement: 1-2 full letter grades (such as a B to an A or a C- to an A-)].After winning 1st... (read more)