My name is Sam. I recently completed my PhD in Math at UMass Amherst. I have experience as an instructor and as a teaching assistant in calculus, as well as one-on-one tutoring at the Calculus Help Center. (read more)
...Not only have I excelled academically, but I have also gained practical experience in the field of education. As a grader for the Computer Science department at Umass Lowell, I developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of common misconceptions that students may have. Additionally... (read more)
...After I began doing that, the Coordinator of Tutoring asked me to tutor Applied Mathematics, and since then I have also been tutoring math and Precalculus for Business and Social Sciences. Aside from my normal tutoring sessions, I currently tutor Human Biology for thirty Early College Students. Most students I tutor range in age from 18-65 and I work mostly one-on-one. (read more)
...In addition I passed the Foundations of Reading, Math and General Curriculum tests on the first attempt with successful study tips. In addition I am certified in Elementary Education, Special Education. I have passed the Communication and Literacy tests in both the Vocational areas and Academic areas. (read more)
...History since Columbus is rich with the ideas of people like John Adams and the Continental Congress that formed the foundation of liberty. Many arriving in the New World came because of the attraction of practicing their ideals, whether it be religious or business. There is a lot to learn from these debates and experiences. (read more)