...Please indulge me while I take this moment to describe a little bit about myself. I have taught and tutored both college and high school level mathematics for over a decade. I have experience educating all kinds of students, whether it be the complacent student who just wants to pass, or the over-achieving student who seeks a deeper understanding of the material. (read more)
I studied physics at Columbia University, and earned a BS in pure mathematics at URI. I am currently working towards a mathematics PhD. As a graduate student, I've taught online courses in applied calculus, and been an in class instructor for college algebra. (read more)
...I also tutor students online through the Wyzant platform. The video, audio, chat, and interactive whiteboard functionalities make tutoring math online as effective as tutoring in person. I tutor many students from all over the country, and the system works great. (read more)
...Using oversize “Post-It” notes, I find these useful for students to help them identify the direct and indirect information read, and then gradually move to the abstract and universal concepts that develop in stories. In writing, students learn that there are three types of sentences: simple, co... (read more)