...I look forward to having an opportunity to work with students through tutoring! As someone who wasn't naturally gifted in math, I know what it means to work hard and struggle to understand the material. I've managed to overcome these obstacles, but I think they've given me the empathy and patience to help others learn how to succeed in their math courses. (read more)
...For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. It is my job to help each student find what works best for them. (read more)
I was a graduate student in mathematics at Caltech and a postdoc at Columbia University. I left academia to work in industry, but I enjoy teaching. I have written dozens of articles and a book on applying mathematics for general audiences. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been playing violin for over 25 ye... (read more)
...I understand that everyone has a different learning style and I really value and appreciate how everyone learns and love adapting my style to fit each student! If you feel that I would be able to meet your tutoring needs, please reach out and we can discuss. I look forward to hearing from you s... (read more)