...My tutoring relies heavily on getting the student in the 'driver's seat' quickly, with problems that illuminate key concepts. My tutoring style is based on building confidence and joy in the subject, leading to the student's desire to become a life-long learner. I don't recommend cramming, or marathon sessions before a major test - my magic wand is in the shop. (read more)
...I've been teaching all 3 for 20 years! I have a peak chess rating of 1934, which puts me at a Class A rating, just beneath expert. I have won multiple chess tournaments in Southern California and Las Vegas. (read more)
...Doing math can be overwhelming even if you like it, and I sometimes wish my own introduction to certain topics had been more personalized. I also believe the most important skill in a STEM class is knowing all of your precise definitions, followed by carefully applying the definitions to problem... (read more)
...Currently, I work in actuarial at a large life insurer on indexed annuity valuation. I am able to tutor all math subjects including, but not limited to: algebra 1/2, geometry, pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus 1/2/3, differential equations, linear algebra, real analysis, abstract algebra, and... (read more)
...Substitute taught history class for high schoolers at Orange County schools. I got a perfect 800 in SAT Reading with a total score of 2210. Took art history at UCLA Received 33 on ACT on first trial; worked with over 20 different students for ACT prep. (read more)