My name is Sam. I recently completed my PhD in Math at UMass Amherst. I have experience as an instructor and as a teaching assistant in calculus, as well as one-on-one tutoring at the Calculus Help Center. (read more)
...Over the course of more than 10 semesters of teaching students at Berkeley from diverse backgrounds and levels, and helping them deeply understand fundamental concepts in Mathematics and Engineering, I have refined my teaching skills to be able to work effectively with students at any level. Rec... (read more)
...I have tutored writing for over 3 years at Foundation House, a substance recovery center for young men. I completed my undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. I completed my degree, Summa Cum Laude, with a GPA of 3.95 and straight A's in all my Psychology courses. (read more)
...I absolutely adore math, and love thinking of shortcuts and the most efficient, creative ways to solve problems. In middle school I won my regional MATHCOUNTS competition twice because of such pursuits, and it has instilled in me a love for standardized tests. I took the SAT 5 times, once a year starting in 7th grade. (read more)
...I have an iPad where detailed notes will be completed in a neat and organized manner. Lastly, I like to end every session with a quick email/message summarizing what was covered as well as the materials used or made during class. Please reach out, I would love to connect to learn more about you and how I can best help suite your needs! (read more)