...Helping students discover math themselves is the subject of the PROMYS program (Program in Math for Young Scientists) in number theory. I spent two summers at the PROMYS program, one as a counselor to four students in the highly selective high school program, and one as a graduate student myself... (read more)
32 Subjects: includingStatistics,Reading,GRE,SAT Math
...As a TA, I assisted any students who were struggling in class, and I also had sessions to provide homework help for any students who were struggling. I worked with a wide range of students, from students with almost no prior experience in the subject matter to students who were in advanced subje... (read more)
...Teaching is in my lineage, my blood, and my soul. Years ago, I asked Tim O'Reilly, the publisher of the O'Reilly books on new technology, what he thought was the best way to communicate technical information. "Easy," he said. "Wait for someone to ask a question. Then answer it." I did a double-take. (read more)
...For my work as an instructor at MIT teaching physics, electrical engineering, and computer science, I was the co-winner of the 2006 Goodwin Medal, MIT's top award for excellence in teaching, given to just 2 of 6,000 graduate students each year. Many students rate me as one of the best teachers o... (read more)
...For this reason, I try to fill any academic gaps to ensure that students are ready and prepared for the next level in their math education. I am available to assist with homework, classwork, and test prep for a variety of K-12 school subjects including ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Common Core... (read more)