I'm Michael, a highly motivated math tutor with a passion for helping students succeed. I graduated from Carleton College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science, where my senior thesis attained distinction and was later published. While there, I served as a tutor at ou... (read more)
...My tutoring experience spans diverse subjects and age groups, from basic arithmetic to college-level statistics, as well as reading comprehension and writing. I've worked with students both online and in-person, adapting my approach to each learner's needs. My teaching philosophy centers on active learning. (read more)
...I am a member of the Johnstown Symphony, and the Altoona Symphony, where I am principal violist. I also look forward to playing with the National Repertory Orchestra for the summer 2021 season. Aside from playing traditional classical music, I have helped keep modern instrumental music alive by participating in recordings for bands and composers such as Scott Slapin and The New 76ers. (read more)
...I have taught Geometry in an online cyber charter school for the past 3 years. I tutored over 100 students in the entire Geometry curriculum. As a certified teacher, I can make the complicated concepts easier to understand. (read more)
...My teaching relies heavily on reflection and metacognition: identifying what students know, and more importantly what they don't know, and building pathways to meet student-made goals, whether those are grades and test scores or just content mastery and confidence. I also strive to improve the i... (read more)