...I have taught high school for 20 years, teaching all levels of high-school and some college-level math, as well as economics. I have had much experience working one-on-one with my students and have also done some tutoring of people who were not in my classes. I emphasize deep understanding and problem-solving skills and try to make the material intuitive to students. (read more)
...I have tutored at a variety of levels: middle school, high school, and college over the past 5 years. I'm ready to help improve grades, prepare for the next level, and make learning fun. I love being able to build students' confidence and share my passion for learning with others! (read more)
...My strength in this subject is my ability to describe various problem-solving strategies in a way that makes sense. I also excel at helping students find specific strategies and techniques they feel most comfortable with. I have taught chemistry to a number of students in the past few years. (read more)
...Part of my approach is to use practice tests and other tools to identify those weak areas that each student brings to the test. Then we dive deeply into them, using custom-prepared information packets and worksheets, to make sure that the student gets up to speed and has all the math knowledge that the test requires. But knowledge is only part of the picture. (read more)
I have been teaching mathematics at universities and colleges since the day I graduated myself with a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1993. Seven years later, I received a Ph.D. degree in mathematics and kept combining teaching with research. Just before moving to the Boston area two years ago... (read more)