Hi, I'm Ryan! After graduating with a bachelor's in mathematics and departmental high honors, I went directly into teaching at a private secondary school. There I taught Algebra I and Precalculus before continuing my mathematics education at graduate school. (read more)
...I have been tutoring since my days on the Math Team at Stuyvesant HS. I was a high school teacher for a brief time and, more recently, I taught Probability and Statistics at Stony Brook University for a few years, where I received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. I tutor the hi... (read more)
...The joy I get from tutoring is a huge reason why I am considering becoming a teacher. I think one of the reasons why I connect so well with my students is my approachability and dedication to their studies. I have now tutored over 400 hours and still never get bored of it! (read more)
...I know, very well, how the curriculum is taught and what schools at looking for, and I know that this can be especially valuable for students looking to learn and pass their courses. My philosophy is to help students become critical thinkers and to understand content rather than rote memorization. Each session is tailored to the student's needs and highly individualized. (read more)
...I have been learning, studying and playing chess for about fourteen years. I often play online or against a computer. There are spots in my neighborhood where gentlemen play against each other all day in which I often do when there is nice weather. (read more)