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)
...Lastly, I like to end every session with a quick email/message summarizing what was covered as well as the materials used or made during class. Please reach out, I would love to connect to learn more about you and how I can best help suite your needs! We are in this together!I scored a 34 on the ACT. (read more)
...When tutoring, I make sure to tailor my tutoring style to the learning style of my student. I offer targeted tutoring and comprehensive test prep. Targeting tutoring means you tell me what you want to learn. (read more)
...I absolutely adore math, and love thinking of shortcuts and the most efficient, creative ways to solve problems. I took the SAT 5 times, once a year starting in 7th grade. Even though most students struggle to finish the math sections, I tended to complete each section twice, then take a nap. (read more)
...Over the course of more than 10 semesters of teaching students at UC Berkeley from diverse backgrounds and levels, and helping them truly grasp fundamental concepts in Mathematics and Engineering, I have refined my teaching skills to be able to work effectively with students at any level. I comp... (read more)