My formal education includes a Ph.D. in applied math/physics. My career and experience as a scientist, engineer, and educator (college professor and tutor) extends over 20 and has enabled me to take a pragmatic and holistic approach to the study of math. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical ... (read more)
...I have a proven track record of helping high school/college students turn their grades around in a short period of time. In addition to my principles of teaching, I also know how to motivate a student and set them up for success in future classes long after my time with them. Today, I still connect with past parents/students and hear about past students and all of their blossoming successes. (read more)
...I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that work for them specifically. (read more)
...Sessions can and should be repeated until the student fully understands the material. Please be advised, too: Because devising test materials and projects is time-consuming, the above-outlined teaching method cannot be implemented with students who have little time to master the material. I am happy, of course, to conduct survey reviews of multiple topics at once. (read more)
...I will be attending Johns Hopkins University studying Biomedical Engineering in the fall! I have taken 2 years of Chemistry in high school — I took Honors Chemistry in 11th grade and ended with a 98% final average. I took AP Chemistry in 12th grade and ended with a 98% final average. (read more)