My name is Avi. I have a PhD in mathematics from Purdue University. Over the past twelve years, I have developed a strong commitment to mathematics education of all types, supported by both formal training and extensive teaching experience. I have taught a wide range of subjects at the college level, including College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Discrete Structures, and Number Theory, at institutions such as Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University,...
My name is Avi. I have a PhD in mathematics from Purdue University. Over the past twelve years, I have developed a strong commitment to mathematics education of all types, supported by both formal training and extensive teaching experience. I have taught a wide range of subjects at the college level, including College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Discrete Structures, and Number Theory, at institutions such as Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Western University, and St. Xavier University. In addition to my classroom teaching, I have pursued professional development in pedagogy, including completing an Instructional Skills Workshop and participating in the Global Math Circle Leader Training Institute, which focused on inquiry-based learning for elementary through high school aged students.
My teaching experience includes large university lectures, smaller discussion-based courses, synchronous and fully asynchronous online environments, and one-on-one and small-group mentoring. I have worked with a broad range of students: mathematically gifted elementary schoolers in the math enrichment program National Math Stars; high school students through Math Circles of Chicago; advanced undergraduate students; and undergraduate students who struggle with mathematics. These experiences have shaped my inclusive, student-centered approach, in which I emphasize clear communication, active learning, and deep conceptual understanding. I frequently incorporate group work, problem-solving activities, and projects that connect mathematics to real-world contexts in order to help students build confidence and develop a more positive relationship with the subject. I have also mentored undergraduate students through research experiences and independent studies. Across all of these settings, my goal is to help students see themselves as capable mathematical thinkers by encouraging curiosity, persistence, and meaningful engagement with challenging ideas.
