...In college, I taught math and computer science as a teaching assistant. In addition, over the years I have done one-on-one math tutoring to middle-school and high-school students. My teaching approach relies on a combination of concept discovery/derivation and a lot of practice -- teaching some... (read more)
...While at Caltech, I also volunteered with FIRST Robotics Competition, as an event volunteer and as a mentor of FRC Team 4201 in El Segundo, CA. In this role I worked with and taught high school age students on topics ranging from CAD to physics to project management. This included an emphasis on statics and understanding how physics concepts interacted with mechanical design. (read more)
...In addition to holding a PhD in physics, I graduated from Columbia University in NYC with a bachelors degree in applied physics. I also graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters degree in physics. While at Columbia University I was an undergraduate physics tutor. (read more)
...This approach has proven effective for students with diverse skill levels, including those with ADHD or learning anxiety. Whether the goal is improving foundational skills, excelling in coursework, or preparing for exams like the SAT, I tailor my approach to meet each student's goals. Parents a... (read more)
...I tutored in-the-class middle and high school math for six years, and have been tutoring in the home and on-line for fifteen years as well as at a local community college for 5 years. Especially satisfying is discovering the right kind of prodding students need to master concepts on their own. ... (read more)