I am currently a Software Developer III at EquipmentShare, a venture-backed startup. Previously, I had 3 years of experience at Amazon as a Software Engineer. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a double degree in Computer Science (Machine Learning) and Economics. (read more)
...I have extensive experience in teaching, tutoring, and counseling. Since 2006, I have taught more than 1,800 students in groups as well as one on one. My goal for a student is not just making them know the formulas but to understand the concepts in depth so that they can formulate it all by themselves. (read more)
...I believe programming is best learned by working through examples. When I have to help students who are stuck on a programming concept, I work with them to reduce the problem or question into a few simple steps, then combine these steps into a more complex solution. I always try to give examples in programming about things that are familiar to students, rather than abstract problems. (read more)
...I have been teaching and tutoring part time for the last 25 years. While in college, I was on the Putnam Intercollegiate Math Competition team for 3 consecutive years, and won several math competitions. I had a 4.0 GPA in math as an undergraduate (graduating with more than twice the number of r... (read more)
...When teaching new content, I also like to think big picture and bring in many applications to the lesson. I find that new content (especially programming!) is easier to understand, when related to something students already are familiar with. I have experience tutoring middle and high schoolers in both group and one-on-one settings. (read more)