Hi, I'm Nia! I studied Mathematics and Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, recognized with Summa Cum Laude for my 3.92 GPA. RPI is consistently ranked a top university for computer science, so I engaged with that department. (read more)
...Overall, I have 25 years of experience teaching high school math and science. My teaching method includes many practice sheets and fact sheets to support students in getting the concepts. I have received humbling gratitude from students saying that they have loved my interactive teaching style. (read more)
...Out of the hundreds of students I've tutored over 23 years, more than half have been for Algebra 1. It is very important that an Algebra 1 tutor approach most problems in 3 ways for best understanding, the way common core intended the math to be taught - graphically, algebraic w/equations, and arithmetic w/patterns. I always keeps this in mind when tutoring Algebra 1. (read more)
...Whether we're working on data structures and algorithms, debugging code, or coming up with a plan of attack for a capstone project, we're in this together and I will go out of my way to make the experience fun and engaging. I believe that is the true secret to learning. What projects are you working on? (read more)
...I also have extensive experience helping students to success in both sections of AP Calculus (AB and BC).I believe that a meaningful learning experience must be tailored to the unique needs of each of my clients and I have confirmed this over the years helping students from a multitude of educati... (read more)