...My approach in teaching has always been to focus on mastering the basics of any subject and using one's own reasoning to build from there. I have seen the most breakthrough in my students when they were able to deconstruct any subject into its foundational ideas rather than brute forcing their w... (read more)
...The commercial test preparations companies require students to put in effort and work. No matter how expensive a program you sign up for, or how many tutor hours you purchase, the key is to motivate the students to put in quality time on their own. I served as a graduate representative on the Admissions Committee at Stanford University for five years. (read more)
...My whole outlook on this course has changed and I have come to appreciate the order of the class. I can empathize with a student who feels lost and can help them make that same transition to seeing the beauty of Geometry, whether it is with angles, lines and triangles in first semester or surfac... (read more)
...Billing: My minimum session length is 1 hour, with additional time charged in 30 minute increments. I do have a 15 minute grace period however, which means if the session ends early up to 15 minutes, the full the session fee is charged. This grace period also means that if a math problem is tak... (read more)
...Columbia University 2020) and working as a full-time high school teacher, I am back in my hometown to craft meaningful academic experiences for all learners. Students appreciate me for my warm approach, sense of humor, and willingness to challenge them to the height of their abilities. As a result, students report back increases in both their grades and self-confidence. (read more)