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)
...If they have gaps, we work on problems on an online whiteboard, where I can see every step of their work. I find that even more important that getting the right answer is taking the right steps to that answer, because without understanding, correctness is irrelevant. Looking forward to working ... (read more)
...I utilize Python and many other programming languages and frameworks in my role. I took multiple C++ courses during college and scored an A on all of them. Due to my academic performance, I was selected to be a grader for said course, so I also graded C++ programming assignments. (read more)
...I use many sample problems and apply math concepts to real-world situations. I utilize techniques to assist students in retaining their math facts and employ games and other hands-on materials to solidify their learning and of course, make it fun! I have a BSEE and MSEE and have spent many years applying math to real life research problems. (read more)
...My love of teaching Math goes back to my high school days, when I started tutoring students from lower grade levels in Math as part of helping my Mom run her at-home tutoring services. From that early age, when I discovered the joy in helping students understand difficult Math concepts, I have b... (read more)