...I earned my BA in chemistry with distinction in major from Carleton College where I worked as an Organic Chemistry Lab TA and Chemistry Problem Solving Facilitator. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I work on developing chemistry study guides and educational materials for an online education company. Please contact me with any questions. (read more)
19 Subjects: includingGeometry,Chemistry,SAT Math,ACT Math
...At Carnegie Mellon I was in an interdisciplinary PhD program in math, computer science, and philosophy (one of the top logic programs in the country) that emphasizes the teaching component, in addition to what they are known for: research. I had a 4.0 in the math department there over two full-t... (read more)
32 Subjects: includingGeometry,Reading,GRE,SAT Math
...Confidence can be very powerful. I tutor Algebra, Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and SAT prep. I work in Acton and Concord and surrounding towns around the Metrowest.I have many years of success teaching and tutoring algebra to students of varying ages. (read more)
7 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...However, my favorite part of teaching has always been holding office hours and helping students one-on-one to overcome their difficulties and achieve a deeper understanding of the material. I find great satisfaction in those "lightbulb moments" when confusion is replaced with understanding, and ... (read more)
...This is not very accurate. I am a firm believer in the notion that no one is a "non-math" person. When a student is allowed to discover new concepts in an adaptable environment, mathematical ideas can really "sink" in. (read more)