...I find that in the classes I tutor and TA, many course topics are very difficult to grasp without a strong foundation in the subject. I find that these concepts are best taught by approaching the subject from where the student hits a mental roadblock, resolving that specific issue with course co... (read more)
...I learned to train my brain to think in a more STEM-oriented manner in high school, achieving all As or A+s in my honors/AP math courses and am now currently a STEM major in the area of neuroscience! As a result, I know what it is like to approach a subject when it does not come naturally and am... (read more)
I hold a PhD in Physics from Columbia University and MS in Applied Math. I have been tutoring Math, Science and Test preparation full-time for the last four years. Working with each student, I use individual approach based on student's personality and background. (read more)
...Overall, I strive to create a fun, supportive, and nonjudgmental learning environment where mistakes are viewed as necessary steps toward success. I hold a BA in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley and have worked for several top-name tech companies in senior roles. My previ... (read more)
...I don't think that schools have started using these much yet, but they have great potential for helping a tutor to make math more tangible, interactive and engaging. I have an undergrad degree in math, and I use math every day for data analysis in my scientific research. I have 20+ years in math and scientific programming. (read more)