...I love how math allows for creativity, but also (often) follows a predictable set of rules. I like to think that the hundreds of hours I've spent working on, making mistakes, and then solving math problems allows me to meet students where they are and fully understand both the highs and lows stu... (read more)
...Additionally, I have licenses in 5-12 math education for the state of Massachusetts. I'm passionate about finding learning methods that tailor each student's needs and interests, which allows them to feel confident in their abilities. For example, I try to always find real life applications in our math tutoring that help connect and engage my students in their own learning. (read more)
...Before taking on tutoring full-time, I spent three years in MIT's writing program, where my department focused on process writing and editing. I have taught the SAT professionally for 10 years, including the Math section, first for a boutique firm and later on my own. Students have gone on to many excellent schools and programs, both public and private, worldwide. (read more)
...I have been told many times that I have a gift and that I explain the material in a way that students can easily understand. I want students to get the most out of every session. I usually use a lesson plan to introduce, explain the topic and assess the student's understanding. (read more)
...I hold a BS and an MS in Mathematics, and I have been teaching and tutoring math for more than seven years. After graduating from my undergraduate institution, I was asked to teach multiple sections of a course called Finite Mathematics. The topics we covered were equations of lines, systems of... (read more)