...I have been teaching Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Precalculus for 20+ years. My students tell me I am the first person to ever help them truly understand math and how much they appreciate how "easy" I make math for them. I absolutely love working with trig identities. (read more)
...With a proper feedback loop between me and my students, they have an average of 15%-20% improvement in their scores . GMAT and GRE are also exams that I frequently tutor in. I always keep myself updated on the changes in different exams from year to year to ensure I provide the most up-to-date tutoring to my students. Other than English, I am fluent in Mandarin as well. (read more)
During my years in the classroom, my favorite experiences were when I paused for a moment after asking just the right question, and watched a student come to their own understanding. One-to-one tutoring gives me the opportunity to do this and gives the student the confidence that they can. My thir... (read more)
...I earned my Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Elementary Education from the University of Connecticut and later received my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the same institution. My thesis focused on the efficacy of modern mathematical practices within the elementary classroom. I... (read more)
...I then attended the University of Maryland, where I majored in physics (and, consequently, took very advanced math courses along the way). I used this as a stepping stone to major in Meteorology at Penn State University, which once again required more intense math. After working in the field fo... (read more)