...I describe my teaching style as hands-on. Students come to me with diverse backgrounds in their understanding of the subject. I strive to gain an understanding of what is known as well as what is not well understood. (read more)
I studied chemical engineering in college, but now my professional work is in mechanical engineering. I taught engineering thermodynamics as an adjunct professor at the university level for 3 years. After finding the size of lecture classes too big to make a meaningful impact, I decided to focus on teaching and tutoring in smaller group settings. (read more)
...My own test scores include:SAT Mathematics Level 2: 800/800GMAT Quantitative: 49/51GRE Quantitative: 168/170I specialize in SAT Math preparation, and have helped students achieve 700+ scores by providing a detailed, step-by-step plan and sharing simple hacks and strategies that make the process e... (read more)
...I have spent well over two hundred hours coaching students in writing LEQ and DBQ essays, and my AP history tutees have all earned '4's and '5's on their exams. A history teacher for most of my career, I've taught European History for several years. I've received specialized training to support students in LEQ and DBQ essays from one of the leaders who designed the new AP Euro exam. (read more)
...I have a cumulative GMAT score that is 710/800 (92 percentile) right out of college. I have since then improved my own abilities as a test prep tutor and prepare students by targeting misconceptions or holes in their understanding of math concepts while providing targeted practice to improve the... (read more)