Hi! My name is Peter, and I’m currently a Junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I’m pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Math. Currently, I am a member of the honors program in my college and have GPA of 3.9/4. (read more)
...In South Korea, speed and accuracy are two most significant skills for getting good grades in tests. In America, learning step by step but making sure to understand the concept deeply is the important thing. Therefore, I learned math deeply and always had extra time left in exams. (read more)
...When last rated by the United States Chess Federation I had a rating of about 1800. I have had multiple games I have played published with annotations in regional chess magazines highlighting the inventiveness of my attacking chess playing style. I also have tutored chess students in the past. (read more)
...I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. I like to start my tutoring sessions with a few minutes of casual conversation to get to know the student better which will make i... (read more)
...I used the exact same textbook when teaching this course at Mount Royal Academy the following year. From my past year with Kaplan, I have had firsthand experience in teaching SAT Math. I fully understand all of the changes that have taken place over the years. (read more)