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)
...Spontaneity and humor are also tools in his teaching repertoire. “Humor is essential for helping people overcome obstacles, in learning and in life,” he says. While in college, Mark taught at a private learning center for children who struggle with learning differences. He also nurtured his love of film, music, and sports. (read more)
16 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,GRE,SAT Math
...I like to engage the students, making learning for them an enjoyable experience. I encourage communication and constant feedbacks, not just from the students, but also from the parents so I can adjust my lesson plan accordingly, benefiting the student is my ultimate goal. I have a broad experie... (read more)
...I absolutely adore math, and love thinking of shortcuts and the most efficient, creative ways to solve problems. In middle school I won my regional MATHCOUNTS competition twice because of such pursuits, and it has instilled in me a love for standardized tests. I took the SAT 5 times, once a year starting in 7th grade. (read more)
...While at Columbia University I was an undergraduate physics tutor. During my time at JHU I taught the undergraduate physics laboratory for 2 years. My masters thesis was in the field of non conventional superconductivity and neutron scattering. (read more)