...Physics, calculus, and trigonometry can sometimes sound or seem intimidating at first. I have found, however, that with a little open-mindedness and a little patience, just about anyone can break through the most seemingly frustrating of mental barriers. To me, there is nothing quite like the joy of discovering that we knew something all the while; we just did not know we knew it. (read more)
...Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer b... (read more)
...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Statistics,Discrete Math
...Basic skills are important and contribute to one's enjoyment and ability to do Mathematics. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I encourage questions and the muscular doing of Mathematics to develop understanding, clarity, and the skills for doing mathematical problem solving. (read more)
...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)