Thanks for checking out my profile! I'm Sam and I have been tutoring mathematics and physics courses for 7+ years. I graduated Magna Cum Laude (and in the top 5% of my class) from Appalachian State University, with a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. (read more)
...I think learning happens when it is purposeful, relevant to daily life, and engages students. It should teach not only knowledge but also critical thinking skills. I think learning is important to social and personal development, and I strive to be an educator who is results-oriented and hopin... (read more)
...I have been gifted in science and math since a very young age. I had to skip a grade so I wouldn't run out of advanced math courses before I left elementary school and I scored in the 99th percentile on the math and science portions of the SAT as the youngest in my class. As the oldest in my ge... (read more)
...I have a variety of methods to assist any level of student for success in chemistry. I teach chemistry, which entails a great deal of math. The type of math matches the concepts often tested in the SAT math and the ACT science sections. (read more)
...I love to tutor because I've experienced firsthand the indelible effect that a good instructor can have on a person's life. I consider myself fortunate to have had teachers throughout my academic career who have made an effort to learn how I learn best. I believe I do the same for the students I work with. (read more)