...In a typical Math Seminar, students brought math problems to class that they were struggling with. The class, then, discussed the mathematical concepts concerned and solved the problem together. When tutoring or leading the math seminar, I aim to understand the concept first and then explain it to the struggling student. (read more)
...Louis, ranked 16th in U.S., with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I earned A's in all my math classes in high school and got 5's on AP calculus AB and BC. Therefore I am comfortable with all elementary, middle school, and high school math. (read more)
...Instead of memorizing a list of facts, I believe allowing oneself to understand why and how something works is what enables enjoyment of the subject. And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. (read more)
...These were one-on-one, in-person, unpaid tutoring jobs that occurred on a weekly basis for four months or more. I also tutored a seventh-grade student on zoom in Algebra 1. This was a paid hour that occurred twice weekly for which I prepared weekly lesson plans and helped the student with her work for school. (read more)
...My approach to teaching Algebra is conceptual. I train my students to make connections between the abstraction of Algebra and real-world applications. In a Collegiate Scholars Program, I taught Algebra to gifted high school students. (read more)