...My previous job involved making educational software, where I specialized in math products for kids. I was the lead designer on "The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr", an Algebra product, and producer on the award-winning "Math Essentials I and II". I live in Westchester County, have two boys (high school and middle school), and I'm an assistant scoutmaster for the local boy scout troop. (read more)
...The concepts can seem very abstract at first and difficult to understand. I believe the key to trigonometry is a fundamental understanding of key concepts (law of sines, law of cosines, 3,4,5 rule, ect.) and applying them. Everything builds off a solid foundation. (read more)
...My name is Aparna. I have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of experience tutoring in Math, Science and Communication. I have an extensive background in Math that comes from my engineering degree. (read more)
...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. I am patient to help the student get an understanding that is clear to them. (read more)
...Juan has tutored both regular education and special education students in Algebra 2 with 20% or better improvement in test scores. The national average improvement after tutoring is just 4%, but almost all of my students blow that 4% out of the water after their first session and start seeing el... (read more)