My name is Sam. I recently completed my PhD in Math at UMass Amherst. I have experience as an instructor and as a teaching assistant in calculus, as well as one-on-one tutoring at the Calculus Help Center. (read more)
...I was awarded the PhD in 2007. After a few years working in the MRI field in academia and industry, I decided to start a teaching career in imaging physics. As a new adjunct instructor for UMass Lowell, I designed and taught an online graduate-level course in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ba... (read more)
...The classes I taught included engineering physics and quantum mechanics. My dissertation research was in the area of superconducting electronics. In addition to holding a PhD in physics, I graduated from Columbia University in NYC with a bachelors degree in applied physics. (read more)
...Even though most students struggle to finish the math sections, I tended to complete each section twice, then take a nap. The "tricks" employed are actually tied to a better understanding of mathematical principles and help the student for the test and far beyond. I can't wait to show you! (read more)
...For example, I’ve worked individually with high schoolers teaching subjects ranging from Algebra 1, Geometry, Pre-Calc, Calculus and SAT/ACT math. I’ve also assisted students on the high school math team to strengthen their foundational understanding of mathematical concepts and refine problem-s... (read more)