...My sophomore year, the Physics Department hired me as a teaching assistant for their introductory physics classes. I worked as a teaching assistant for three years, primarily helping students with mechanics, waves, and electromagnetic theory. The courses covered all AP Physics material, then moved to more in-depth content. (read more)
...I am in my 5th year of teaching Calculus AB, and have taught Calculus BC for 6 years as well. In addition, I have also taught Calculus in the Diploma Years levels of the IB curriculum, at the SL and HL levels. In my 11 years of teaching AP Calculus, only a few handful of students have scored anything less than a 5 in any given year. (read more)
...Math is about critical thinking and problem solving, and persistance is key. I also encourage them to build relationships with their teacher and check in with them as often as possible. In terms of credentials, I received my BA from Brandeis University in mathematics in 2010 (GPA: 3.754) and my... (read more)
...I have tutored students at all levels and all abilities, from struggling to gifted, as well as those with special needs. I have worked with students accepted to MIT, Wellesley, UC Berkeley, BC, BU, Northeastern, UMass and UNH, to name a few. I have tutored students individually and taught classes to prepare them for college entrance exams, such as ACT, for over 15 years. (read more)
...My methodology includes:1. Identifying what area the student struggles with (misconceptions, making connections, learning style, etc.)2. Presenting information in the learning style of the student3. (read more)