My name is John and I can help you grow your knowledge and confidence with mathematics, the physical sciences, computer science, and software development! I graduated from the College of Engineering at Cornell University. My relevant studies ranged from physical sciences like physics and chemistry... (read more)
What engenders a love of math? How can the door to its beautiful and fun aspects to be opened onto the numbers and their qualities, then remain open through algebra and beyond? Or, how and why do fear and lack of confidence close that door? (read more)
...I moved to live in Israel at age nine (in the middle of 4th grade) and was completely immersed in the language and culture. I graduated high school there having studied Hebrew grammar, Hebrew literature, Bible, History, and Talmud. I am familiar with Trope (mostly Ashkenazi variants) and tutor Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah students on Torah and Prayer. (read more)
...I have taught classes in ACT math and have helped my students achieve their academic goals. Similar to SAT Math, my strategy for students is about thoroughly re-familiarizing students with all the math they learned over the past several years. Typically, we will go through an ACT book of problems and do several exercises together, inspiring dozens of those "Oh yeah!" moments. (read more)
...I have nearly 10 years of experience tutoring kids from Pierce College as well as kids ages 5-20 from local community and schools. I have taught a great range of subjects from English, Math, Science, SAT and ACT reviews. I previously worked as a children's activity coordinator through an intern... (read more)