...I have experience teaching many levels of math, from pre-algebra to differential equations. As a student, I achieved a 5 on both the AP Calculus AB and BC exams, as well as a math score of 35 on the ACT. All throughout high school and college I have excelled in my math courses, with no grades b... (read more)
...In elementary school our children face the sometimes daunting task of mastering many subjects, including reading and math, simultaneously in a diverse classroom. Each child brings a unique mix of gifts, gaps, and experience to the task. The methodologies used in schools differs just as widely as does the approaches of the individual teachers who may or may not view math as their strength. (read more)
...I've also acted as a counselor and mentor for students already in college - my time as an officer for MIT's undergraduate neuroscience department, for example, included responsibilities such as hosting students for shadowing opportunities and organizing talks and workshops on college life and rea... (read more)
...He eventually graduated with a degree in pharmacy. Another person I taught failed the first chemistry quiz of the semester (2 out of 10). I worked with this person, and he went on to do very well in the course. The approach that I take is that, as long as students don't give up on themselves, I won't give up on them either, regardless of what their grades are. (read more)
...These experiences have equipped me to teach students across diverse age groups and learning levels. My academic achievements include a 3.86/4.0 engineering GPA, a 35 on the ACT Math section (and 35 overall ACT), a perfect 800 on the SAT Subject Test in Physics, and a 5 on AP Physics C, AP Calculus BC, and AP Physics 2 exams. I was also honored with a National AP Scholar Award! (read more)