...I work both with classroom subjects--especially math--as well as test prep. As a perfect scorer myself, I know all the tips and tricks to increase your score on the SAT or any other standardized test you may have to take. My approach to education is a deep understanding that learning is often c... (read more)
...My PhD Adviser at Yale University had a joint appointment at the Mathematics and the Computer Science departments. Consequently, I spent a significant amount of time studying algorithms, computational complexity, and other areas of interest to Computer Science. I am also fluent in several programming languages, such as Perl, PhP, and Java. (read more)
...That is my specialty - high-quality, scientifically-based effective instruction. While I currently work as a school counselor, I am also a CT certified math teacher grades 7- 12, and I taught math as a classroom teacher for 9 years. Additionally, I have tutored over 120 students individually over the past 20 years. (read more)
...I tutor one-on-one with students to help them learn to solve problems in math and physics. Our sessions start with an example homework exercise, and I will ask questions to reveal the student’s thought process and see where they are stuck. We discuss what concept is being illustrated in the problem and what strategies and tools can be used. (read more)
...My goal is to improve students' grades by improving their confidence through a deeper understanding of the material. Precalculus is an interesting blend of algebra and trigonometry content. Much of what is learned in precalculus is used in higher level high school and college classes. (read more)