I like to say my college degree was interesting but useless. I studied computer science and mathematics with a minor in philosophy At Washington University in St. Louis (a so-called "Ivy League College of the Midwest") . While theoretical mathematics and philosophy aren't obviously practical, they gave me an appreciation not only for what we know, but how we know it. I distinctly recall a math class a took freshman year, and into to high level math and proofs, where we did not show that 1+1...
I like to say my college degree was interesting but useless. I studied computer science and mathematics with a minor in philosophy At Washington University in St. Louis (a so-called "Ivy League College of the Midwest") . While theoretical mathematics and philosophy aren't obviously practical, they gave me an appreciation not only for what we know, but how we know it. I distinctly recall a math class a took freshman year, and into to high level math and proofs, where we did not show that 1+1 =2 until the end of the semester.
I have previous 1:1 tutoring experience, tutoring 10+ high school and college students in computer science and mathematics, with 100% success rate of all my students passing their class with a B or better. I've tutored in algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, matrix algebra, advanced mathematics, to computer science, data structures and algorithms and more. When tutoring, I like explain things that are unfamiliar to a student in terms of things that are familiar, and help build understanding in a way feels as like the student is discovering it for themself. In anonymous student feedback deliver to my college career center, I consistently received feedback for my tutoring style being clear, engaging, and compassionate.
In my career, I've spent 4 years as a software developer at big tech, Amazon Web Service and Palantir Technologies. There, I mentored 6 new hire and intern employees, helping to ramp up, grasp difficult technical concepts, and deliver results quickly. I bring a unique industry perspective to my tutoring including with a deep understanding of why what we learn matters, even with it seems it may not.
Tutoring and mentorship has always been a passion. I absolutely love seeing the impact on my students achieving their course or exam goals, and helping develop within them a passion for the subject matter and for the act of learning itself. If this sounds of interest to you or your child, don't hesitate to reach out for a free into to session!
