...I scored 129 on the Chem/Phys section of the MCAT (92nd percentile), and am a former Statistics major for the Unversity of St Andrews. I'm very comfortable with math, and with communicating it to a younger audience. I’ve tutored math from middle school up to college calculus. (read more)
...I am certified in Math, Physics and Industrial Technology. My Bachelor's degree was in mechanical and electrical engineering from Swarthmore College. I also have a Masters degree in Teaching. (read more)
...Consequently, I spent a significant amount of time studying algorithms, computational complexity, and other areas of interest to Computer Science. I am also fluent in several programming languages, such as Perl, PhP, and Java. Finally, one of my first students at WyzAnt was working towards his Master's Degree in Computer Science, needing help with his Algorithms class. (read more)
...I have helped many math students raise their grades dramatically in short periods of time. I accomplish this by focusing on improving a student's problem solving ability, a skill that is not often taught well in school. I have worked with students with learning disabilities as well as gifted students taking advanced classes or classes beyond their grade level. (read more)
...This approach builds confidence in the student, allowing them to find their own solutions, rather than relying solely on methods taught in school. I have been teaching students Algebra since high school. I have a unique teaching style that emphasized understanding over memorization. (read more)