...Since then, I've taught high school math through AmeriCorps, tutored student athletes at UO, and taught test prep at an elite tutoring company (North Avenue Education).I can tutor all high-school level math, as well as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. (If you're curious, here are my standardized test score... (read more)
In my 20+ years of tutoring math, I've found that for the vast majority of students, all that lies between them and a solid grasp of math is confidence, and a little work on the fundamentals. Most students have subjects in math that they didn't learn properly, whether because of poor instruction, i... (read more)
...I have a PhD, MS and BS in computer science. I have taken classes on a broad range of topics within CS including programming, databases, operating systems, computer architecture, algorithms, complexity theory, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to serve as a TA for CS classes which helped me gain teaching experience. (read more)
...Among those topics, I've been particularly drawn to tutoring pre-algebra, algebra I/II, and pre-calculus. I guide students through the problem-solving process using their own logic as much as possible so that they can develop a deeper understanding of the process and confidence in applying those... (read more)
...I try hard to prepare students not just for the class they're currently taking, but also give them a good background for future math classes. One of the stumbling blocks for some students is simple lack of confidence in their skills. I had a case like that once with calculus student. (read more)