...To help them go from thinking the assignment was impossible to identifying exactly what they don’t get. Helping them understand the part of the assignment that is holding them back. It’s an incredible feeling to share in their joy when they get a score on a test or assignment that they thought was far beyond their grasp. (read more)
I am an MIT graduate and an experienced math teacher and tutor who has successfully provided high-quality tutoring in math in a variety of math subjects, including, but not limited to basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. Over my 15 years of tutoring I have helped hundreds of students in New Castle Co. DE and surrounding PA achieve success in math. (read more)
...Examples of study skills methods I use include
1) writing possible quotes for papers on individual note cards that organize information/citations while allowing students to play with order and organizational structure
2) using acronyms, music/tunes to help remember information (ex. singing the ... (read more)
...Immediately out of college, I worked for a financial consulting firm in Boston. However, I knew my passion was teaching, so I left the financial sector after just one year and began my teaching career. I strive everyday to make my students better math thinkers. (read more)
...I have extensive materials that cover all of the content on the exam as well as relevant test-taking strategies. I also have practice exams and homework exercises for students to maximize their score improvement. I have taught SAT prep for The Princeton Review, Sylvan Learning Center, and The Classroom. (read more)