I went to Boston Latin Academy for high school, and then graduated from Boston University magna cum laude as a Menino Scholar, which granted me a full-tuition scholarship at BU, in January. I have been tutoring for more than 10 years and have developed a strong sense of understanding, compassion an... (read more)
...During college I was a Teaching Assistant in Harvard Extension College math courses, working with members of Cambridge community in a variety of subjects. After that, I worked for 35 years doing economic research and software development -- fields in which logic and math are used every day. I k... (read more)
...As a tutor with expertise in ADHD, I have several years of experience working with students who have this condition. I have a strong understanding of the challenges that come with ADHD and am able to create individualized lesson plans that cater to the student's needs. Additionally, I have training in specific teaching strategies and accommodations that can help students with ADHD succeed. (read more)
...Additionally, though, I like to look into why a student is struggling. Certain factors such as difficulty with organizing papers and advocating for oneself to the classroom teacher are often significant reasons for having difficulty with a subject. I find it helpful to identify these non-subject related problems and work on them with my students while working on the material. (read more)
...My goal is that every student has an understanding of the physical world around them and feels conformable applying the underlying concepts that shape it. Teaching and Tutoring is something I am passionate about and believe is important for building the next generation of scientists, engineers, ... (read more)