...I have been doing competition math since 3rd grade and have personal experience with all major math competitions including the AMC series, the AIME, and the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament. Furthermore, my students have improved tremendously from my tutoring. In particular, previous students of mine have gained over 10 points, resulting in scores of 20+, on the AMC 8 after tutoring. (read more)
...I am fascinated by how the subjects relate to each other and how they relate to practical problems that arise in physics, engineering, and ordinary life. My advanced training in physics exercised the whole gamut of mathematics. From the point of view of physics, understanding the world means understanding mathematics. (read more)
...I really enjoy working with students of all ages, especially one-on-one tutoring. The student evaluations of my teaching have always been extremely positive. Students appreciate the way I can explain things clearly in a way they can understand. (read more)
...Most people study hard, but studying smart is much more important. The greatest strength of my method is that it allows you to both improve your scores, and get a good understanding of exactly how prepared you are for the test. I guarantee steady, measurable improvement for any student willing to work hard and put in the hours. (read more)
22 Subjects: includingCalculus,English,Chemistry,SAT Math
...In my tutoring sessions, I use many techniques which I learned from my tutors, and my #1 goal is to empathize with the student and make them feel valued despite their academic struggles. My tutoring sessions focus on helping the student understand the "why" -- "why is equation X appropriate and ... (read more)