...After undergrad I worked as a teacher, then received an MBA and spent many years working in business. During 2020 I unexpectedly was asked to be a "learning coach" for a student learning from home due to COVID. Teaching this past year reminded me of how much I miss laughing with students, seeing how much they can grow, and being challenged. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...I have my degree in Mechanical Engineering, having graduated with a 3.95 GPA on a 4.0 scale. I received an A in all my Mathematics and Physics-based courses (including Calculus, trigonometry, physics and statistics) and was routinely the top student in my class. I'm a very patient, experienced, and knowledgeable tutor and engineer with practical, hands on experience. (read more)
22 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Chemistry,Statistics,SAT Math
...In addition to working with youth of their ages on reading, as well as comprehension, I've worked successfully with students preparing for the SAT. I've taught many students from diverse European andAsian nations. I have excellent spelling, as well as grammar skills, so you would be in great hands with me. (read more)
...My teaching method emphasizes conceptual learning rather than rote memorization. I would like to teach students how to think. I can explain complicated math concepts simply, clearly, and effectively; and I am very patient and never pressure my students. (read more)
...My BA is in Maths and Computer Science, my PhD is in Physics, I did postdoctoral work in Biophysics, I was on the Physiology faculty at a university in Canada, and now I work in the Biotech field here in the Bay Area. My approach when tutoring is to find a way to bring the student to that "aha" ... (read more)