...Pinpointed to where you actually need it. Communication will be key in our sessions: I will ask you to verbalize your thinking through problems: This will actually help you solve them. Even when studying on your own, I strongly recommend thinking out loud. (read more)
...For tutoring, I have students work through as much of a problem as they can on their own, teaching them in real time where needed, and striving to get them to high independent performance. For mentoring, I teach productive "self-talk" that enables them to break down issues into manageable pieces... (read more)
...Currently, my favorite subject to tutor is high school AB Calculus. Physics, and particularly material science, uses various mathematical tools for understanding the world. The basics of geometry are essential to any physicist, using angles and shapes to describe various phenomena. (read more)
...Students can make major gains in one tutoring session that just aren't possible in the classroom. My students find me to be patient, supportive, and empathetic. As a parent of teenagers, I understand what a stressful and challenging time it can be. (read more)
...I've achieved a 99th percentile SAT score and have tested 5s in all AP subjects I tutor in. I've taught one-on-one and in small group lessons both in person and in an online setting. I've also accumulated 200+ volunteer hours over the course of 2 years tutoring in Algebra 2 and Precalculus with Boston High School Education. (read more)