...It is my goal to prove that mathematics can function not only as a useful tool but also as a fascinating and worthwhile pursuit in itself. At my former employer, I taught and tutored every science course offered including (but not limited to) AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Environmental S... (read more)
...I worked with UW’s Physics Education Research Group for 6 years, I have 5+ years of experience as a TA for UW physics courses, and I've been regularly tutoring college students one-on-one in math and/or physics for 10+ years. I have formal tutor training through CLUE, the UW’s late-night study c... (read more)
...I attained the designation of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) in 2013, and passed each actuarial exam on my first try over the course of 4 years. I have a B.A. degree from Hamilton College, where I graduated with a double major in Economics and Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude) and among th... (read more)
...I am also familiar with the floating point arithmetic and its impact on languages like MATLAB. The majority of my PhD thesis was carried out in Mathematica. I can simplify lengthy algebraic expressions, plot graphs in 2D and 3D, solve differential equations, manipulate series expansions, and implement various numerical and perturbative methods directly in Mathematica. (read more)
...I also have experience working as a personal banker at an international bank in Japan and have developed well-seasoned customer service skills. I look forward to meeting students of all age groups and a variety of cultural backgrounds. During my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, and exercising. (read more)