...I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a major in mathematics and mechanical engineering and currently work as an engineer for a clean energy start up company. I believe that learning and understanding foundational math concepts is the key to success in any school subject and car... (read more)
...Especially proofs! This is because Geometry is more logic based than math based. I show students how to think about the subject in effective ways so that the problems make sense - for example, breaking down a complex polygon into familiar, smaller shapes and then proving congruence and similari... (read more)
...The second step is to develop good habits and rhythms in problem solving. What to write, and where, during the solution of a problem may seem trivial, but a dedication to simple repetitive gestures keeps the solution on track and minimizes errors. Finally, I emphasize that calculus solutions ca... (read more)
...I’ve also done some gui work in the past if you need help there. I’ve used Java at work for 3+ years. In addition I taught Data Structures (Computer Science (CS) II in Java at Boston College as a visiting lecturer and developed and tutored a 3 week crash course in Java at that time to help students who had learned CS I using Python. (read more)
...As a former middle/high school math teacher, I have vast experience with the math content on the SAT. When needed, I am able to break the content down into manageable pieces such that the student can understand the content and be successful. I believe that student, with the right supports and guidance, can be successful in mathematics. (read more)