...In a way, each student is a puzzle to be solved: how they think about the concepts, what the best way to teach them is, how I can motivate them. I want these young minds to have logical reasoning and problem solving without any fear of Math. I volunteer as a math challenge chair at my daughter's school, hoping to encourage interest in math from early years. (read more)
15 Subjects: includingCalculus,Geometry,SAT Math,ACT Math
...I'm also a math-contest problem writer. My math courses in school ranged from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus AB and BC to differential equations and complex calculus and more. My physics courses ranged from AP Physics to quantum mechanics, fluid mechanics, physical chemistry, thermodynamics, and beyond. (read more)
...It was gratifying to see students developing competence and confidence to have more ability to tackle problems on their own. It was also gratifying to see students' grades improve - a visible metric of success. I know that academics, especially math and science can be incredibly intimidating, discouraging and unpleasant. (read more)
...I received a 31 on the Science portion of the ACT. I have taken two college courses in Discrete Mathematics: Number Theory and Graph Theory. I have experience tutoring it in the context of competitions like Mathcounts and the American Mathematics Contests, where Discrete Math plays a large role. (read more)
...I began tutoring while in high school, and now, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University, I continue to work with students across all levels of mathematics, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus. My goal has always been to foster a deep understanding... (read more)