...In general, I am excellent at taking standardized exams, earning top scores on the SAT, PSAT, both SAT II Math exams, and AP Calc BC, and I can teach optimal test-taking strategies. I have been doing competition math since 3rd grade and have personal experience with all major math competitions i... (read more)
...While I have not yet gathered a large volume of experience, I am incredibly proud of the results my students have achieved. Last year, I used an intensive two-week program to bring a student's score from 20% (practice exam) to 70% (real exam), nearly a standard deviation above the class average. My lessons focus on problem-solving strategies and foundational understanding. (read more)
...I feel like I bring that experience to bear in my teaching. I also know what it is like to struggle with mathematical concepts. I tested very low on math when entering university, mainly due to test anxiety, and was forced to take remedial math . This was the best thing to happen to me because... (read more)
...In high school I took four years of math and in college attended courses through Calculus I, but am most confident in teaching algebra. I will break down each concept and problem into steps to ensure that the student understands all parts. When taught in a logical and clear manner, Math can even be fun. (read more)
...In graduate school, I gave a few lectures on topics that would be part of a typical course in intermediate statistics. I have also graded homework exercises. I have tutored community college students on several mathematical topics including algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and some basic problems in physical science. (read more)