...I am currently working at a Day School, and have been there for three years. As far as teaching style is concerned, I vary my lessons based upon the individual student's aptitude. If I see that a student is struggling with a concept, my instruction will be more involved, explaining the process step by step. (read more)
...Beast Academy series (currently in the making) is also a wonderful supplement. For higher grades, I use my adaptation of the standard Soviet textbooks, as well as textbooks created specifically for Moscow's elite high schools with emphasis on mathematics. I also throw *fun* stuff into the mix, ... (read more)
...Depending on their grade and math background, some students may not yet have learned some of the required math for that level, and that can be unnerving! We prepare for that, and if appropriate, I often can quickly introduce those concepts in a way that is immediately applicable. Additionally, ... (read more)
...I have a unique teaching style that emphasized understanding over memorization. This approach builds confidence in the student, allowing them to find their own solutions, rather than relying solely on methods taught in school. I have been teaching students Algebra since high school. (read more)
...Math is at the core of everything I do as a programmer at my day job. I develop puzzle programs for a major magazine publisher; for example I wrote the Sudoku program which builds all of our Sudoku puzzles, and more! My previous job involved making educational software, where I specialized in math products for kids. (read more)