...I first started programming Windows desktop applications using Visual Basic 3.0 in 1994 while working at a software development consulting firm. I continued to use Visual Basic as my programming tool of choice through versions 4, 5, and 6. I became a .NET Windows programmer, command-line utilit... (read more)
...In addition to my orchestral performances, I also enjoy collaborating in chamber music contexts. My goal as a cello teacher is to equip young musicians with the skills they need to excel on their own terms. I emphasize mental practice techniques which enable better understanding of the music and the ability to make informed expressive choices. (read more)
...I'm Dylan, a Columbia University grad with a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in East Asian Languages and Cultures. For me, the most rewarding part of being a tutor is seeing the sparks of understanding, delight, and relief light up my students’ faces when key concepts finally begin to make sense. (read more)
...I've been a TA at UPenn and currently hold the title of "Master Teaching Assistant", so I help lead the TA training. Throughout my time as an undergraduate at Bard College, I was a mathematics teaching assistant in Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, and other related core mathematics courses. Additionally I was a college tutor for students, primarily in calculus. (read more)
...In many situations, the "one size fits all" approach is effective, however, in teaching, I find it detrimental. I enjoy the art of tutoring as a creative process. Using my background in Neuroscience, I learn how my students retain information and I tailor my sessions to their needs, while simultaneously helping them gain confidence and learn to love math a bit more. (read more)