...Before I taught and tutored in math and physics, I was a wakeboard coach on Lake Gaston in North Carolina. I carry the same sort of enthusiasm for math and physics as I did in wakeboarding. I believe this has helped me enable students, as well as myself, to engage in the material in a way which is distinct from normal class settings. (read more)
...Tutoring is more than a passion of mine, and I am dedicated to seeing each of my students succeed. I believe in an individualized approach to teaching, as each student has unique interests and learning styles. Before our first session, I take the time to understand my students' interests and learning preferences to tailor our sessions accordingly. (read more)
...Finally, I had a second minor in English, and I published an undergraduate thesis as a member of the Honors program at my school. I worked at my school's Writing Center, so I have assisted many students with editing, reorganizing, and proofreading their essays and other writing. Please reach ou... (read more)
...I currently hold the F-license and E-license from the New Jersey Youth Soccer Association and US Soccer. I've been programming in Flash and Actionscript for 6 years! I have worked several years at Montclair Satate Univeristy and now at Columbia University teaching several subjects in math at the undergrad and graduate level such as discrete mathematics and finite mathematics. (read more)
...Fun Facts:At a young age, I have learned how to use the Abacus. Applying my passion for the Abacus, I ended up teaching many others, especially those who prefer different learning modalities than simply listening and writing down what is being taught. The abacus teaches students to visualize ca... (read more)