...As a student, I loved the feeling of when a topic or concept 'clicked', so I could actually understand how and why the knowledge I learned was important - more than just memorization for an exam. I am a patient and diligent individual looking to tutor students, and want them to experience the sa... (read more)
...James did his undergraduate work at the California Institute of Technology, where he studied as much math and science as possible. James especially enjoyed being a teaching assistant for two courses in control theory. Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. (read more)
...I know exactly how AP Calculus problems are assessed to give you the best insight into the AP Calculus exam. I enjoy integrating real applications with every concept we discuss. Oh and I have a ton of math jokes that some may say are corny :). But humor is the shortest distance between two peo... (read more)
...I was recently recognized as a National Merit Finalist, and some other awards that I have received include the AP Scholar with Distinction award, the Silver President's Volunteer Service Award, and a $500 scholarship for outstanding performance in volunteer work. Although I didn't take the SAT u... (read more)
...Afterwards, I spend 5-10 minutes reviewing the progress from the session to determine what changes need to be made and how we are going to proceed. We'll develop strong lesson plans, a schedule for the time in between our sessions, and much more. This time and planning is critical to ensure that the hour we spend on content is most effectively used! (read more)