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)
...Math makes sense when it's taught right - believe that! I'll help you fill in the knowledge gaps, make sense of grammar, and put your experience as a reader and writer to work on the test without buckling under time pressure. I enjoy working with young people who know in their hearts that they can succeed, and are looking for some direction to help make this happen. (read more)
...I am also an expert at creating PowerPoint presentations and managing databases in Access. I graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Pitzer College in 2006 and, as I previously mentioned worked for five years working as a reporting analyst focusing mostly on Excel. I started tutoring in 2012 as... (read more)
...In order to teach early literacy, you must include Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Phonics, and the use of technology to support overall literacy. I am familiar with early literacy practices to teach students. I am a certified and experienced tutor and teacher. (read more)
...While I am a professional, I enjoy conversing in a casual tone (think more Penny, less Sheldon), as math and science are often culprits for producing anxiety in students. Whether you are aiming for that 800 on the Math SAT, or simply trying to make it through your physics course unscathed, pleas... (read more)