...I've been a teacher for 10+ years with the last 8 at Southampton Intermediate School, but have been tutoring for even longer. Since graduating with my Master's degree, I have experience in almost every level of mathematics-- from kindergarten through AP Calculus. In fact, it was peer tutoring in high school that drove me to pursue teaching as a career. (read more)
...I graduated cum laude from Baruch College with double degrees in Mathematics and Psychology and am currently enrolled at University of Texas at Austin for my M.S. in Computer Science. My favorite subjects include the Calculus sequence, Differential Equations, and Combinatorics. I have conducted research in Probability Theory, which was published in the Journal of Statistical Physics. (read more)
...I create reviews to strengthen areas of weakness. I learn the sequence the teacher has planned and proactively "pre-teach" subjects for increased school success. Students I work with frequently go from Ds to As in one quarter, become more prepared for high school math and experience higher self confidence. (read more)
...As a teacher, I expect my students to accept challenges, make mistakes, and learn from their mistakes. Mathematics plays such a critical in our lives and learning mathematics helps strengthen our logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. I believe with a growth mindset these skills can improve. (read more)