...Before coming to John Jay, I had been teaching physics, mathematics, philosophy and related subjects at independent high schools in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina and Massachusetts since 1992. I hold a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University Teachers College. I hold an MA in Physics from the City College of New York. (read more)
...I have many hours of experience in teaching Chemistry at the high school level, and being a "math expert", I have a tendency to be PARTICULARLY helpful in the Chemistry topics which most students find the most challenging, such as balancing chemical equations and stoichiometry. I have fluency in... (read more)
...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Statistics,Discrete Math
...I want the student to find patterns that apply to many topics rather than memorizing how to do each problem. I would like for my students to learn to enjoy math. I work to help students understand the many uses of trig and to be able to apply their knowledge. (read more)
11 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...As I get to know each student, I pay close attention to the ways in which they respond to different activities. There is more than one way to learn, and I am determined to find the approach that works best for each individual. My students have all been successful in meeting their goals. (read more)