...I am currently a math teacher as my second career but prior to this I was a computer programmer for 14 years. I was a mainframe programmer and I worked with machine language. Every language has its own syntax and once you have the basics and analytical thinking, you can master any language. (read more)
...I live in Westchester County, have two boys (high school and middle school), and I'm an assistant scoutmaster for the local boy scout troop. I would welcome the opportunity to elevate your mathematical ability. A little more on my background: while in college, I tutored students in the Math Center, and was happy when kids older than myself would line up at my desk for my assistance. (read more)
...I am currently working at a Day School, and have been there for three years. 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. (read more)
...I enjoy tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to use my skills to improve students' grades and give them the confidence to succeed. To me, developing study skills to be used in all subjects is just as important as learning the material. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.I received a 700 on the math section of the SAT for a total of 2040. (read more)
...Training included student teaching at a school and working one-on-one with a student who was diagnosed with ADHD. Since receiving my certification, I have had over 100 students who had IEPs that include diagnosis of ADHD, both inattentive type and hyperactive type. I tutor for every math Regents and AP math test, as well as Regents and AP physics. (read more)