...I try to build the student's confidence to bring them to the point where they are solving a problem on their own with minimal handholding. PhD in Theoretical Physics, NYU, 2021. BS in Mathematics and BA in Physics, UChicago, 2015. (read more)
...During graduate school, I worked for Kaplan as an SAT/GRE tutor and I have helped many students improve their scores over the years. I can show you the best ways to tackle the SAT and the strategies you need to succeed on the test, including the Math section. I previously tutored for Kaplan in ... (read more)
...This experience is reflected in my tutoring philosophy, which emphasizes deep understanding rather than short-term memorization. I find that when students are able to grasp the "hows" and "whys" behind complex topics, they are able to apply their knowledge much more easily. For instance, in pre... (read more)
...The abstract notation of algebra often gives new students difficulty, but the concept, when properly explained, is not difficult. A good working knowledge of algebra is essential to fields like science, engineering, math, economics, and finance. It is also useful in real life, from figuring out... (read more)