...My previous job involved making educational software, where I specialized in math products for kids. I was the lead designer on "The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr", an Algebra product, and producer on the award-winning "Math Essentials I and II". I live in Westchester County, have two boys (high school and middle school), and I'm an assistant scoutmaster for the local boy scout troop. (read more)
...I have taught Grades 4th through 8th, and have taught Common Core Algebra I and Geometry for accelerated classes. I am currently working at a Day School, and have been there for three years. As far as teaching style is concerned, I vary my lessons based upon the individual student's aptitude. (read more)
12 Subjects: includingGeometry,Calculus,GRE,SAT Math
...I have consistently scored in the 93rd or higher percentile in the ACT and SAT. I have tutored math one-on-one from the middle school through the college level. In medical school, I learned comprehensive anatomy, and I am trained at a Master level in Psychology. (read more)
...Rather than giving students the answer, I guide them through problems step by step so they grasp the process and material. I can simplify the material so that it is easier to understand. I pay attention to and focus on areas of struggle. (read more)
...The concepts can seem very abstract at first and difficult to understand. I believe the key to trigonometry is a fundamental understanding of key concepts (law of sines, law of cosines, 3,4,5 rule, ect.) and applying them. Everything builds off a solid foundation. (read more)