...I believe in the power of scaffolding, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, and gradually building upon them to ensure a solid understanding. As students develop confidence, I often look ahead and preview content so they are better prepared for their next classroom lessons. I e... (read more)
...Algebra 2 is a bit of a mess and can include many distinct topics including conic sections, rational expressions, vectors, matrices, trigonometry, logarithms, probability, and complex numbers. I've taught Algebra 2 as a mathematical modeling course, and I've also taught it as a practical course ... (read more)
...As an expert in writing and rhetoric in the English department, I advise eleventh-grade students at every stage of the college essay process. In the brainstorming phase, I coach them to consider admissions officers' perspectives in order to craft an essay that highlights their personal and acade... (read more)
...I have many years experience teaching math and engineering subjects at the college level. When tutoring younger students, I both help them learn the concepts at their grade level, as well as show them how those concepts will be useful in their future studies. I have written dozens of computer p... (read more)
I'm Stephen and I graduated with a degree in Linguistics and Cognitive Science with a minor in Mathematics from a top liberal arts college, and an MD from an Ivy League medical school. I enjoy sharing the wonders of science and math reasoning with young people and helping them improve their confide... (read more)