...I enjoy seeing students get the hang of it and begin to do well, and maybe even admit that they like academics. Math, and academics in all subjects, make sense to me. You can always find a sequential progression of steps that culminate in a logical conclusion. (read more)
...Having taught many years, I have many work sheets and other extra outside material to share. I have also taught an SAT prep course for 6 years. Several years ago, I taught the son of a former student as a home-schooled student. (read more)
...I love to share my enthusiasm for chess and help players take their game to the next level! I am a terrific tutor because of my ability to break down chess concepts in ways that can be understood and applied by all students, regardless of their level. I have both run and played in many USCF rated chess events, so I know what it takes to win under pressure. (read more)
...I explain the concepts in a manner that keeps the ideas forever engraved in their mind using quick energy and personal connection. Math is an important skill for every student, and I always use real world examples to emphasize the usefulness of the information they are learning and how it will a... (read more)
...Beyond my background in math, I'm a tuba player and play in a local community band in the DMV. I enjoy running, biking, volunteering, ALL the podcasts, and new experiences. My friends would describe me as friendly and goofy, never missing an opportunity to reference random YouTube videos or 90s song lyrics in every day conversations. (read more)