...To me, learning STEM is like learning to dance—it’s all about finding the rhythm that works for you. With the right guidance, patience, and explanation, I truly believe every student is capable of success. Over the past 6 years, I've worked with more than 1000 students—many of whom have told me that they never thought they’d enjoy math or physics until our lessons. (read more)
...Additionally, I was a peer mentor for a research program that I was invited into at Binghamton University. My research was about AI in sports, specifically using computer vision and machine learning to create a virtual strike zone to be used for video inputs of baseball pitches. I mentored for this same research stream of which I was a part. (read more)
...I have a master's degree in mathematics with over 100 undergraduate and graduate math course credits. I have tutored calculus at the college and high school level and despite the national average improvement after tutoring being 4%, all of my students except five (5) over the course of 25+ years... (read more)
...I have taken many math classes that incorporate linear algebra. I took math 220 at Penn State which involved solving systems of equations using matrices. I also took math 230 at Penn State, which was calculus and vector analysis of three dimensional equations. (read more)
...We discuss what concept is being illustrated in the problem and what strategies and tools can be used. I am patient to help the student get an understanding that is clear to them. This individualized approach is very effective in building confidence.- former physics professor- active the last 15 years tutoring high school and college physics- Physics Ph.d., Johns Hopkins. (read more)