...I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science with a major in Quantitative Methods from UC Berkeley. Before I came to Cal for my Ph.D. I was the Chief Financial Economist of a large hedge fund in London, and a Senior Economic & Financial Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Statistics,Probability,Elementary Math
...My lessons are tailored to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student. Whether it's improving phonemic awareness, comprehension skills, or expanding vocabulary, I strive to create engaging and interactive lessons that foster a love for reading. Qualifications:- Experience wor... (read more)
...With the emphasis on testing in schools today, I work on how to reduce the stress of test-taking. My students tell me that they "like" math and science better after woking with me. I believe that change in attitude, and a bit of work, can make all the difference! (read more)
...For example, I will ask how the student performs on test. During the sessions, I will notice areas to improve, such as does the student have difficulties with performing operations with fractions. Also, I discuss test taking strategies to assist the student in improving test grades. (read more)
I enjoy tutoring students on subjects I am deeply passionate about; math and physics. I have been tutoring / mentoring since undergraduate and always challenge myself to deliver my teaching in the most basic and understandable format. Like what Richard Feynman said, "If you can't explain it, you d... (read more)