...Session structure may deviate based on the student's needs, but generally I start with an overview and clarification of the material. From there, we will tackle some practice problems, either from the student's class work or my own problems, as I find that applying course material and solving pr... (read more)
...However, I want my students first to understand how the formulas and mathematical methods they utilize play out when they reach an answer and prioritize understanding “why” and “how” they got a certain answer. I believe this was the most crucial aspect that bolstered my students’ scores in AP Ca... (read more)
...They will have more sense in the general logic underlying problems, so that they can dynamically apply theorems/principles to solve the problems. I got my MS and BS degrees in Physics at Peking University and Tsinghua University respectively, and PhD in Computer Science at The University of Texa... (read more)
...In the last several years, I have been a classroom teacher of middle- and high- school mathematics (3 years), as well as a private tutor (5 years); my subjects included pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and trigonometry. One of my high school students was completely math-phobic, but ... (read more)
...I am easy going, friendly, and can teach complex topics in a simple way. My approach to tutoring is to understand your goals and to collectively create a plan of how to achieve them. I make sure you understand the core concepts so that you can not only complete the homework but also ace your tests. (read more)