My name is Sam. I recently completed my PhD in Math at UMass Amherst. I have experience as an instructor and as a teaching assistant in calculus, as well as one-on-one tutoring at the Calculus Help Center. (read more)
...After I began doing that, the Coordinator of Tutoring asked me to tutor Applied Mathematics, and since then I have also been tutoring math and Precalculus for Business and Social Sciences. Aside from my normal tutoring sessions, I currently tutor Human Biology for thirty Early College Students. Most students I tutor range in age from 18-65 and I work mostly one-on-one. (read more)
...Rather than simply explaining abstract concepts, I prioritize engaging students in practical applications and real-world examples. By encouraging students to actively apply what they have learned, they can solidify their understanding and gain a deeper appreciation for the subject matter. Overa... (read more)
...Topics include Exponents, evaluating expressions, word problems, equations with decimals, percents, polynomials, Pythagorean Theorem, inscribed angles, equation of a line, through two points, line with a given slope, parallel and perpendicular lines, substitution, elimination, multiplication and ... (read more)
...This passion of teaching Math goes back to my high school days, when I started tutoring students from lower grade levels in Math as part of helping my Mom run her at-home tutoring services. From that early age, when I discovered the joy in helping students understand difficult Math concepts, I h... (read more)