...Rather than giving students the answer, I guide them through problems step by step so they grasp the process and material. I can simplify the material so that it is easier to understand. I pay attention to and focus on areas of struggle. (read more)
...For two years I was a mathematics tutor for the athletics program at Stony Brook University. I am in my senior year at Stony Brook, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Do you or your child ever get frustrated when math suddenly loses its meaning and just becomes a bunch of letters? (read more)
...I am patient in my explanations and versatile to match each individual student’s learning style. I have worked as a tutor for the past year working with students at a variety of grade levels. Prior to that, I worked as a manager in the Finance industry for 15+ years. (read more)
...As far as teaching style is concerned, I vary my lessons based upon the individual student's aptitude. If I see that a student is struggling with a concept, my instruction will be more involved, explaining the process step by step. I typically can cover 2-3 topics per hour based upon student comprehension. (read more)
...I develop puzzle programs for a major magazine publisher; for example I wrote the Sudoku program which builds all of our Sudoku puzzles, and more! My previous job involved making educational software, where I specialized in math products for kids. I was the lead designer on "The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr", an Algebra product, and producer on the award-winning "Math Essentials I and II". (read more)