...When tutoring younger students, I both help them learn the concepts at their grade level, as well as show them how those concepts will be useful in their future studies. I have written dozens of computer programs (hundreds of thousands of lines of code) that perform physics simulations and/or ar... (read more)
...I was able to hold individual sessions as well as group sessions, all while catering to each student's individual needs and learning strategies. I had great success in not only raising GPA's, but also in solidifying a true understanding of the core mathematical concepts. I have since gone on to... (read more)
...This helps my students better understand how to do math and apply statistics, but, more importantly, why math and statistics are important. While I try and make my teaching/tutoring as accessible as possible, and try to avoid mathematics jargon, I do have high expectations for my students. Lear... (read more)
...My teaching philosophy centers on building confidence and independence in my students. I aim to create an environment where learning is both effective and enjoyable, especially in subjects that some find challenging. I like to begin by asking the student about their background and experience with the given subject, to get a sense of their comfort level and preferred learning style. (read more)