...For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. It is my job to help each student find what works best for them. (read more)
...I have been playing violin for over 25 years. I have played in multiple ensembles and orchestras including: Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra, Umass Amherst Symphony Orchestra, Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles. I have taught violin for 15 years. (read more)
...I harbor a vast amount of mathematical knowledge which enables me to explain solutions to problems in an effective and direct manner. I spend a lot time developing and practicing my explanations so that my students understand the content clearly and immediately. I maintain an open line of commutation with my students, and I regularly entertain questions after a tutoring session has ended. (read more)
...I went on to earn a master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in Operations Research. During graduate school I worked as a teaching assistant for the math department. I tutored over 100 undergraduate calculus students per semester, both in larger lecture hall settings during weekly labs, and one-on-one and in small groups during homework help sessions several times a week. (read more)