I honestly believe that I can help anyone understand mathematics by demystifying it, leaving no questions unanswered and no concepts misunderstood from the most basic level of "what is a number?" I have a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame and am currently an instructor at the Un... (read more)
...I realized that the classes I enjoyed most in college were with teachers who knew the material very well, and were encouraging, enthusiastic, and engaged. I try to bring forth the same spirit and do everything I can to make sure the learning experience is pleasant. My approach to tutoring is fi... (read more)
...Aside from tutoring, I love computer programming, birding, traveling and watching soccer.During my Algebra 1 sessions I make sure that my students master the basics first. I also use examples to make the concepts less abstract and easier to understand. My goal is to help my students overcome their fear of Algebra 1, enjoy the learning process, and do well in class and tests. (read more)
...Additionally, my early tutoring experience during college and subsequent role with Varsity Tutors allowed me to work with students across a variety of subjects, from introductory mathematics to advanced mathematics, physics, and statistics. My tutoring style is highly adaptive, focusing on under... (read more)
...I have a fun and easy to understand method which is usually very quick in bringing students to a good conversational level. I feature fun interactive video and computer based lessons in addition to a conversation technique and intensive reading and writing exercises. Themes in my E.S.0.L class ... (read more)