...I started tutoring math and science as an undergrad at Harvard (graduated 2006) and continued through my PhD in neurobiology at Columbia. I've had students get into both of those schools (and many more), win academic competitions and, most importantly, come away with a deep comfort with and unde... (read more)
...When teaching Algebra 2, I first focus on instilling proper technique and effective problem-solving habits that are not always covered thoroughly in standard high school courses. I then work with the student to improve their speed and confidence without sacrificing accuracy resulting in signific... (read more)
...In addition to teaching the Java programming language and other technical concepts, he also emphasized the mathematical foundations essential for coding in robotics, notably linear algebra. Samuel also volunteered with a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching programming to middle schooler... (read more)
...Show me a math problem that you're having trouble with -- I bet I have seen it before! Of course, there is much more to tutoring than "knowing your stuff." I have also learned highly effective ways to convey the knowledge and skills necessary for success on these standardized tests. The tutoring that I offer is highly personalized. (read more)
...Teaching and assisting students taking higher level classes such as physiology and organic chemistry, I learned a lot about different students’ learnings styles, and various techniques that help students not only learn information but retain the concepts for long periods of time. For example, du... (read more)