My formal education includes a Ph.D. in applied math/physics. My career and experience as a scientist, engineer, and educator (college professor and tutor) extends over 20 and has enabled me to take a pragmatic and holistic approach to the study of math. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical ... (read more)
...As a Math and Science teacher I understand the need for Study Skills and how the lack of them can have a severe impact on student performance and confidence. Study Skills entail being organized, disciplined, and knowing your learning style. I believe I can help students find the best methods to ensure their success. (read more)
...I was able to effectively use online tools such as the whiteboard feature to effectively show the students the different math concepts. My most recent tutoring position is at Varsity Tutors were I tutor students in the SAT and ACT. I teach them tips and tricks that I used to score a 1540 on the SAT as well as help them take official practice tests. (read more)
...My expertise is in teaching problem solving skills to successfully raise SAT scores and perform better on standardized tests and specialized entrance exams. I am also able to tutor for trade school entrance exams. I recently tutored a student who passed the IBEW entrance exam on his first attempt after being out of school for over a decade. (read more)
...Moreover, I provide step-by-step solutions to further enhance the student's learning experience. My goal is to make my students feel confident with their course load. I love when my students showcase that they have acquired more efficient learning techniques as well as stronger comprehension in their areas of weakness. (read more)