...Having the answer to one specific problem is not terribly useful, but having the skills to answer a whole class of problems is. One of the most fulfilling aspects of tutoring is helping a student reach that "I get it!" moment where what we've been working on clicks on a deeper level. That's when I know I've made a lasting impact on a student's academic life, no matter how small. (read more)
...My goal was not just to impart knowledge but to cultivate a deep appreciation for mathematics. My high school tutoring cohort, aged 14 to 18, benefitted from this individualized approach. At UConn, where my students typically ranged from 17 to 20 years old, I continued to prioritize student-cen... (read more)
...I have taught in public schools, international schools, and private schools. I have taught everything from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus AB. I prefer to teach and tutor Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. (read more)
...Rather than memorizing formulas and plugging and chugging, I prefer to help students understand the underlying concepts that they are working with in math so that they can solve problems on their own. Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding wh... (read more)
...I first took Calculus my second year of high school, and I remember it as being quite a paradigm shift from all the math I knew. There was a moment taking the calculus series that I realized I wasn’t solving for some “x” anymore. What we were doing involved developing models for the world. (read more)
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