I have a longstanding passion for teaching and get so much joy from seeing people's smiles when they fully understand something they once felt was very difficult or out of reach.
I've taught in a number of settings — as a college TA, in focus groups, classrooms, after-school programs — but most of all as a private tutor. I find that the level of precise guidance I can give in a 1-on-1 setting is unmatched, and it's why I love it so much.
I tutor all levels of math, from basic addition...
I have a longstanding passion for teaching and get so much joy from seeing people's smiles when they fully understand something they once felt was very difficult or out of reach.
I've taught in a number of settings — as a college TA, in focus groups, classrooms, after-school programs — but most of all as a private tutor. I find that the level of precise guidance I can give in a 1-on-1 setting is unmatched, and it's why I love it so much.
I tutor all levels of math, from basic addition to calculus and linear algebra; coding languages like Java, Python, and C; computer science concepts like OOP, algorithms, and system design; and a host of standardized tests — SATs/SAT IIs, ACTs, GREs, APs, Regents, SHSATs, ISEEs — the whole tests-everyone-hates family. I also teach chess, which I used to play competitively (before it was cool, sadly), and offer enrichment for those who have caught up in their subjects and want to push themselves further with personal projects. As for my other credentials, I hold degrees in Math and Computer Science and work experience in Full Stack Software Engineering, DevOps, and Reliability Engineering.
My main goal (aside from scores and grades) for anyone I teach is to leave them feeling comfortable with a subject and quash any anxiety that may be tied to it. Over the years, I've learned why traditional teaching methods and curricula fail so many students, and I've honed in on the nuances that make explanations intuitive and tailored to each person's unique way of thinking. I think many school systems leave a lot of students by the wayside and end up creating a distaste for subjects they might otherwise really enjoy — which I think is a bit tragic. Of course, I don't expect everyone to enjoy everything, but I do my best to make the material feel at least a little more interesting.
