PhD Econ Candidate & ASU Instructor - 7+ Yrs Tutoring Experience

Anna F.

Hi! I'm Anna, a PhD candidate in Economics at Arizona State University with 7+ years of tutoring experience in math and economics. I bring advanced academic credentials and extensive teaching experience to help students master both subjects.

I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Economics at ASU, where I also earned my M.S. in Economics (2022). I was a visiting student at NYU (Spring 2025) and hold dual B.A. degrees in Economics from New Economic School and Higher School of Economics (2021). My doctoral coursework includes rigorous training in calculus, real analysis, and advanced mathematical methods alongside doctorate-level microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. My strong academic performance has earned multiple awards including Best Macroeconomics Qualifying Exam, demonstrating the depth of knowledge in both mathematical tools and economic theory that I can break down into manageable steps for students.

I have 7+ years of tutoring experience from middle school through undergraduate levels, plus formal teaching roles including current Instructor for Intermediate Microeconomic Theory at ASU, Teaching Assistant for Environmental Economics and Microeconomics Principles (2022 - 2024), and 4 years of high school teaching experience.

My approach uses top-down methodology to identify gaps in foundational understanding before building toward complex concepts. I contextualize problems so students understand connections between topics, building confidence for independent problem-solving. Whether one-on-one or in classroom settings, I create supportive environments where students never feel they're working "in a vacuum."

I specialize in economics from intro through advanced levels (micro/macro, econometrics, environmental economics) and mathematics (algebra, geometry, calculus, real analysis). My goal is helping students master material while developing genuine appreciation for the logical beauty of mathematics and economics!