...I believe in adapting my teaching methods to suit each student’s learning style, ensuring they understand the concepts rather than simply memorizing formulas. I focus on building a strong foundational understanding by using real-life examples, interactive activities, and step-by-step explanation... (read more)
...I have a PhD in entomology, where I studied invasion biology of forest insects. I have taught several graduate and undergraduate level biology courses, as well as high school and middle school biology. I have been a math tutor for Huntington Learning Center in the past and have successfully helped many students increase their grades in math courses. (read more)
...I coached 3rd and 4th graders at local and regional competitions and MOEMS ... 5th and 6th graders at AMC-8 ... 6th graders at MATHCOUNTS Chapter and State competitions ... and 7th and 8th graders at all of those contests. And more. I'm also a teacher at Art of Problem Solving Academy -- teaching middle-school and high-school contest math, Algebra 1, prealgebra, and honors 5th-grade math. (read more)
...In high school, I took a total of 10 AP classes and achieved a score of 1550 on the SAT. I have worked with several high school and college students in math ranging from pre-algebra to college level multivariable calculus. I worked as a class tutor for a calculus 2 section at Whitman College in which I held drop-in tutoring sessions for 6 hours per week for a semester. (read more)
...I recommend at least a minimum of twice a week sessions for an hour per session up to four times a week for an hour and a half per session maximum. I find that less than 2 hours per week to be ineffective in improving a student's grades substantially. With our combined efforts, I am positive that we can increase your student's ability to earn better grades by two grades. (read more)