...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)
...I am able to explain grammar, work on essay planning and writing, advise on writing lab reports, and help the student maintain a professional voice. ESL: I lived outside of the US for most of my life so I am also experienced in working with non-native English speakers and I would be a good match for anyone looking for ESL lessons. Please contact me in order to schedule lessons. (read more)
...In addition to ten years of tutoring extremely satisfied students, I have taught Physics, Algebra, Calculus, and Engineering to middle school and high school students for Duke TIP. At Duke, I developed curricula to teach a year of material in three weeks. I have ample experience, therefore, in teaching a wealth of material concisely and effectively. (read more)
...I disagree with the philosophy of teaching for the exam and I highly value helping students develop a strong understanding of the material so that they can eventually become self-sufficient. In my opinion, understanding how you got to the answer is far more important than the answer itself. Bec... (read more)
...I also taught a course in applied linear algebra for engineers that included matrix algebra, eigenvalue and eigenvector analysis, vector spaces, and least-squares methods. I am very familiar with: linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvect... (read more)