I have a B.S. in mathematics and a M.A. in adolescent education from Adelphi University, and I am currently a certified NYS math teacher on Long Island, NY. I have experience both teaching and tutoring for Prealgebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus. In my time at college, I also have experience being a TA for Calculus courses. (read more)
...Additionally, I have most recently been employed as a mathematics teacher at Portledge School. These experiences have provided me with rich opportunities to work with students at various ability levels. My goal as a mathematics educator is to maintain rigorous expectations for all my students while providing them with engaging, relevant instruction. (read more)
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...Whether tutoring a peer in my classes or someone years younger in less advanced subjects, I have always found my style of breaking complex concepts down to graspable elements to be efficient and effective in assisting students in understanding such concepts. Additionally, while understanding sub... (read more)
...Courses included, Calculus I-IV, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and more. I’ve applied geometry throughout my physics courses as well, including optics, mechanics, Mechanical & Solids, and much more. Between my background in Math, Physics and Engineering I have gained a strong foundation of the fundamentals of geometry. (read more)