Experienced Math Tutor Specialized in Executive Function

Alexander P.

Hi I'm Alex! I graduated with honors from Cornell University with an undergraduate degree in Information Science and a master's degree in Computer Science (MEng.) I have been a tutor, TA, and learning coach for Math, Chemistry, English, and Computer Science for over 5 years, specifically working on helping students with executive functioning skills. Most often, I work with high school students on math up to AB Calculus/Calc 1, but I am excited to help with Math, English, or Science for students aged middle school and up.

I have been a learning coach since my first education class, my freshman year of college, where I tutored middle schoolers on reading comprehension, essay writing, and verbal reasoning. Our students were chosen for the program, because they had difficulty with focus, time management, or high order reasoning: over the course of the semester, my students made such tremendous progress, it has inspired me since to keep teaching and coaching. Students having difficulty in school (especially with Math) often just need a combination of study skills and some 1-on-1 time with a coach who can teach them those skills. I have seen it happen over and over again, and I'm always grateful to get to be part of the process.

I believe in an applied-concept method (that is what has worked best in my experience) generally using the student's homework as a starting point. I want to help my students however I can, meeting them where they are in their education. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have or to schedule a lesson!