...I strive to ensure that they truly grasp the deeper “why" behind each piece of information and have them explain to me not only the questions they get wrong, but also why their right answers are correct. This method serves my goal of enabling students to think rigorously, not just memorize formu... (read more)
...I am currently a Mathematics fellow through an organization know as Saga Education, through which I tutor high school students in mathematics. What I personally enjoy about tutoring is that I get the opportunity to meet people of various personalities and skill levels, as well as increase the confidence of students. I am extremely patient and WILL NOT discourage students. (read more)
...I love sitting down with my students and getting to know them on a personal level. From brainstorming and outlining to editing, revising, and proofreading, I make sure my students feel confident at every step along the way. The result is an essay written in their unique voice that grabs the attention of admissions officers. (read more)
...In college, I had the opportunity to showcase my aptitude in mathematics and physics - I was a teaching assistant for calculus-based physics in my sophomore and junior years, before becoming a course assistant for my mechanical engineering major my senior year. In between semesters, I was a top ... (read more)
Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. (read more)