As a master teacher who taught a university course on effective teaching methods, I know that what matters in tutoring is not what content the tutor knows, but how effectively the tutor is able to help each student gain understanding and skills. That is my specialty - high-quality, scientifically-b... (read more)
...I took differential equations at Penn State and received an A-. Since then, I have used differentials in most of my engineering classes and have continued to improve my skills at taking derivatives and integrals. I have taken many math classes that incorporate linear algebra. I took math 220 at Penn State which involved solving systems of equations using matrices. (read more)
...This past year, I was especially proud that 100% of my AP Calculus BC students passed the exam, a reflection of the hard work and growth they achieved with the right guidance and support. I believe that every student can succeed in math when given the right support. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and flexible, with an adjusted approach to meet each learner’s needs. (read more)
...Juan has tutored for the SSAT and SHSAT math sections with great success. He has found that even middle schoolers can increase not just their math skills, but their level of thinking, to the point where they are able to solve abstract problems on their own and, in particular, they are able to so... (read more)
...Patience, kindness, and a positive attitude are the tenets of my tutoring style. Algebra 2 has always been one of my stronger subjects because I enjoy the rigor of problem solving, as well as the abstract nature of the subject. I took higher-level algebra courses in college, and I developed an app for the iTunes store which is heavily reliant upon algebra 2. (read more)