My name is Sam. I recently completed my PhD in Math at UMass Amherst. I have experience as an instructor and as a teaching assistant in calculus, as well as one-on-one tutoring at the Calculus Help Center. (read more)
...As I have completed high school and my first semester of college, I am happy to serve as a writing coach, tutor general chemistry, AP biology, and my favorite...Math!! Before every lesson, I love to create a lesson plan consisting of a short lecture where we will cover the material in question. ... (read more)
...Most of my work with younger students has been in teaching math, in particular through game-based learning. For example, I created a game that I have used to effectively teach algebra to 3rd and 4th graders in public schools. I have been working in industry for a few years now as an engineer but have found that I really miss teaching. (read more)
...After tutoring for thousands of hours and teaching many physics courses at UNH, I am writing my Master's thesis on differentiated learning in upper-level physics courses. I enjoy passing on my love of learning and am enthralled by the challenge of using creativity to explain concepts to each stu... (read more)
...Targeting tutoring means you tell me what you want to learn. This option is great if you feel you have a decent grasp on the material and just need help in a few areas. Comprehensive test prep means I create a complete, multi-session tutoring lesson plan based off your initial results from a practice test. (read more)