...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Statistics,Discrete Math
...I have worked with students from 7th grade to adult learners on this material, and am quite comfortable helping students build mastery. I have a Bachelor of Science in Math, with hundreds of hours experience working with high school and college students on math problems and concepts, including Algebra 2. I have been tutoring Chemistry in earnest for 4 years and I am loving it! (read more)
...Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer b... (read more)
...I cannot imagine not teaching -- and I cannot imagine teaching only one type of idea to only one type of person. Physics, calculus, and trigonometry can sometimes sound or seem intimidating at first. I have found, however, that with a little open-mindedness and a little patience, just about anyone can break through the most seemingly frustrating of mental barriers. (read more)
...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)