...I first took Calculus my second year of high school, and I remember it as being quite a paradigm shift from all the math I knew. There was a moment taking the calculus series that I realized I wasn’t solving for some “x” anymore. What we were doing involved developing models for the world. (read more)
...In addition, I am a certified SAT prep instructor for The Princeton Review and can provide instruction in English grammar/writing/literary analysis. I would be happy to help you stay on top of coursework, prepare for a standardized test like the SAT II or AP exam or develop an independent study plan. Brief Bio: I am currently a Master's Student in History at the University of Oregon. (read more)
...For younger students, I believe in manipulatives and games to build number sense, as well as textbooks and workbooks. For Algebra onward, I work primarily with the school's materials and look for supplements as needed. In middle school, students learn study skills they’ll need in high school and beyond. (read more)
...I have a natural aptitude for learning and being able to explain concepts I've learned to others. I think the majority of students would benefit from being tutored, even those that are considered high-achieving. We all have subjects we struggle with and would benefit from that personal attention that comes with 1-on-1 tutoring. (read more)
...I got my PhD (Physics) from the University of Rochester, followed by postdoc work at ETH Zurich. I then worked as a professor at Rice University, where I taught undergraduate and graduate level physics classes for 5 years. My own interest in physics and science in general has been shaped by my teachers and professors in school and college. (read more)