...Most of my students have been at the high school and undergraduate level, though I have experience tutoring grad students as well. I spent nearly three years working with science and engineering departments at MIT as a department liaison for MIT OpenCourseWare. I try to make my sessions interesting and fun, while focusing on the concepts instead of specific questions. (read more)
...Math is about critical thinking and problem solving, and persistance is key. I also encourage them to build relationships with their teacher and check in with them as often as possible. In terms of credentials, I received my BA from Brandeis University in mathematics in 2010 (GPA: 3.754) and my... (read more)
...I tutored both math and writing. Very quickly I found I have an affinity with tutoring as well. I was able to show students who were struggling to even get a C, how to understand difficult concepts through visual means, by breaking down each problem step by step, and explaining the processes behind each step. (read more)
...I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in Beijing before that). I have tutored on the side for over 10 years and continue to d... (read more)
...I have always enjoyed the teachers, professors and mentors who not only showed an interest in their field, but an interest in bettering others' journeys as well. I enjoy getting to know my students for who they are, and I value human connection and support systems more than anything. I believe ... (read more)