...I do my best to bring that into the way I tutor. One of the most important things in tutoring is a respect for the student's intelligence and instincts. It's lovely seeing the way someone's eyes light up when they land on the thing they want to write about, and following that urge leads to essays that go beyond checking each box on the rubric. (read more)
I studied physics at Columbia University, and earned a BS in pure mathematics at URI. I am currently working towards a mathematics PhD. As a graduate student, I've taught online courses in applied calculus, and been an in class instructor for college algebra. (read more)
...I took AP English Language and Composition and received a 5 on the AP. I received a 740 on Math SAT and 5 on AP Calculus BC exam. I have been teaching precalculus, calculus, and engineering for 8 years at the high school level. (read more)
...I specialize in breaking down complex math and finance topics into clear, intuitive steps. My tutoring style is hands-on and concept-driven — I focus on why things work, not just how to get the answer. I keep sessions interactive and adapt my approach to each student’s learning style. (read more)
...I have always been fascinated with other cultures and religions and have sought to understand the similarities between and differences with my own. Recently, I taught Bless Me, Ultima, a Chicano novel by Rudolfo Anaya that examines a young boy's struggle to synthesize his Aztec roots with his Ca... (read more)