...My background in Mathematics and experience with different learning styles allows me to help students understand the principles by applying it to their area of interest. By connecting the material to their experience, theoretical concepts are easier for them to grasp. I am also experienced in e... (read more)
...My grade in the Russian language and literature has consistently been an A. Additionally, I spent a semester abroad in St. Petersburg in 2004 majoring in 18th century Russian Literature. (read more)
...I began tutoring more officially while earning my bachelor's degree (in Classics, with significant additional coursework in music theory and history), when I helped fellow undergraduates through the university's bureau of study counsel as a paid peer tutor in Latin and calculus. Since graduating... (read more)
...It's important you know what you struggle with and are able to bring example problems and questions to our sessions. The first step to improving is recognizing what you don’t understand. What sets me apart as a tutor is that I'm not there to help you improve only your understanding of the course material, but also to help you learn how to problem solve and move forward when you feel stuck. (read more)
...During my 30-year career in quantitative finance I used math and statistics to identify potential biases in hiring and compensation practices, detect fraud, quantify interest rate and credit risk, and manage investment portfolios. A particularly important and enjoyable aspect of my work involved... (read more)