...I strongly believe in the effectiveness of personalized instruction, whether in person or through virtual lessons, as it allows me to tailor my approach to meet each student's unique needs and learning style. My teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding concepts deeply rather than rushing to ... (read more)
...As a student, teacher, and tutor, I have learned the art of focusing on the urgent and important (Stephen Covey's method) and prioritizing academic work. I have worked with five separate high school students to help them prepare for the college applications process. Together, we generate a schedule and study plan that will improve performance on the required standardized tests. (read more)
...I will provide detailed explanations for topics such as limits, derivatives and integrals. We will work together so the student is confident and well prepared for the AP Calculus AB/BC tests. Being able to visualize diagrams and develop formal proofs is important in plane and solid geometry, I will help students in these areas and other topics needed to master this subject. (read more)
...Proofs often seem especially confusing. My expertise derives from my studies in the physical sciences, which require a frequent application of geometric analysis (Einstein famously needed only the Pythagorean Theorem to illustrate Special Relativity). I like to give students concrete examples of... (read more)
...During sessions, I will oftentimes use visual aids and analogies during my sessions to help students better understand the lesson. With regard to availability, I am pretty flexible and can be contacted at short notice. If you feel that I am a good fit for you or for your child, do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions!I took AP Biology in high school and scored a 5 on the AP test. (read more)