...I turned the pass rate for Regents from 11% to 54% in the first year and continued to grow the pass rate each subsequent year. I know what is on the exam, how questions are asked and the likely common errors due to the research we did on student scores at my previous schools. I gave a presentation on the Regents Exam to a group of other education professionals. (read more)
...Mathematics and Physics contain many equations which are expected by students to memorize, however to truly master the material and excel, it's necessary to understand exactly what occurs beyond the equations and by giving real world examples. I always take my time with the students and create a... (read more)
...I have also achieved a perfect score on the ETS Praxis II Math Content teacher candidate exam, which covers Algebra 1, among other topics. I have both classroom and one-to-one experience in teaching Algebra 2 topics, for a total of over 60 hours. In algebra 2 the student begins to develop more fluency with the symbols and syntax of symbolic equations. (read more)
...We discuss what concept is being illustrated in the problem and what strategies and tools can be used. I am patient to help the student get an understanding that is clear to them. This individualized approach is very effective in building confidence.- former physics professor- active the last 15 years tutoring high school and college physics- Physics Ph.d., Johns Hopkins. (read more)
...I enjoy working with gifted math students of all ages, particularly those involved in math competitions like MathCounts, AMC 8 and AMC 10/12, students taking AP Calculus and AP Statistics as well as students who are enrolled in online classes through CTY, Art of Problem Solving, AwesomeMath and S... (read more)