I am a former Wall Street quant with degrees in Math, Computer Science and Finance. I have been tutoring since my days on the Math Team at Stuyvesant HS. I was a high school teacher for a brief time and, more recently, I taught Probability and Statistics at Stony Brook University for a few years, where I received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. (read more)
...Additionally I can integrate calculus with trigonometry and geometry. As an Adjunct Professor in College Physics, I know that Trigonometry is used extensively to solve real world physics problems. I have that dual ability to teach the Mathematics and relate it to the physical problems. (read more)
...I have successfully tutored a number of ISEE, SSAT and TACHS students using techniques that I have developed to help SAT students raise their scores by several hundred points! I work with students to develop a custom study plan that attacks their weaknesses and enhances their strengths. Students that hone these techniques over considerable practice have had great success! (read more)
...Although I had always found that my strongest major was applied mathematics because it makes sense once you learned the formulas, functions and general bigger picture. I had tutored students at Kumon in mathematics for over a year and studied applied mathematics at Stony Brook University. Don't be shy about asking for help or clarifications as that is the only way you will learn. (read more)
With over seventeen years of experience, I am eager to help your student succeed in school! I am a Princeton graduate (BSE Operations Research and Financial Engineering, minors in Teacher Preparation, Finance, and German Language). As part of the Teacher Preparation program (specialization in High ... (read more)