...I want learning to be an enjoyable experience for students and foster a stress-free environment which encourages question-asking and hands on practice. I feel the best way to learn is to do, and therefore value time spent working through problems together and learning from mistakes, instead of p... (read more)
...I particularly love tutoring SAT prep and college application essays—for a somewhat unusual reason: I like getting students who feel overwhelmed, or who feel anxious with impending deadlines for such an important chapter of their life. Why? Because the most rewarding thing is helping a student transform themselves. (read more)
...My professional work involved machine design, computer simulation, and optimization (a lot of Math!). I love Math, and the Sciences, and have extensive applied experience. This helps me to find more and varied ways to explain the foundational aspects of Math and Science in problem solving. I ... (read more)
...During undergrad, I led weekly academic workshops that helped students through a packet of questions based on that weeks class material. In addition, I held weekly one-on-one office hours, during undergrad, and as a tutor for community colleges postgrad. I focus on getting students competent and comfortable with the fundamentals of whatever topic they’re finding challenging. (read more)