...I have always enjoyed the challenge of learning. I think Albert Einstein said it best when he declared, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." Years later, a 2011 study published results that correlated intelligence with curiosity. (read more)
...These are the areas I find majority of students today struggle with and could all use assistance to improve. My degree is not in teaching, but rather in English. I believe it is important to have focused on English as a major course of study prior to achieving my teaching certification for grades 5-12 and a Master's in Education. (read more)
...I can guide any student through these topics, as I have done so before. Calculus is critical because it lies at the heart of physics and engineering. Although the core ideas are simple, it quickly builds in its complexity, and the symbols can be intimidating too. (read more)
...I am excited to help you in your academic journey. APPROACH:
My experiences as a student and professor have taught me the importance of internalizing key concepts, cultivating an effective problem solving process, and making connections to the real world. I also value fostering a "growth mindset", which celebrates effort and provides mental resilience. (read more)
I'm Stephen and I graduated with a degree in Linguistics and Cognitive Science with a minor in Mathematics from a top liberal arts college, and an MD from an Ivy League medical school. I enjoy sharing the wonders of science and math reasoning with young people and helping them improve their confide... (read more)