Math Educator and Tutor, PhD

Karina C.

I obtained my B.S. in Math at Harvey Mudd College and my Ph.D. at Stony Brook University, where I served as a tutor, teaching assistant, grader, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, and Instructor. One of my favorite things about teaching and mentoring is working with students to help them set and achieve their own personal goals while building confidence in their skills. Many students feel anxiety about math due to their prior negative experiences with the subject, and as someone who has struggled with math before, one of my goals in tutoring is to create a safe learning environment for all of my students.

I am well versed in teaching and tutoring in the online modality. At Stony Brook University, I received a Departmental Teaching Award for my online teaching and worked as an online tutor in the Math Learning Center, where I worked one-on-one with undergraduates taking math courses ranging from Precalculus to upper division math courses. I believe that part of being an effective educator is studying pedagogy and applying inclusive teaching practices. Through my Online Teaching Certification training with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, I have learned to effectively use active, inquiry based learning strategies in my teaching.

I am most experienced in tutoring college-level math (Precalculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, etc.). Whether you are a math major struggling with your first upper-division math or someone who dislikes math and has to take Calculus for your major, I believe that I can meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be. Please feel free to contact me with questions or if you would like to schedule a session!