Hi, I’m Alif! I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Physics minor from Binghamton University and I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Science Education at The City College of New York. My passion for quantitative subjects stems from a desire to make challenging topics intuitive, which also drove me to co-author published research in pure mathematics. Having earned a 1550 on the SAT and perfect scores of 5 on AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, and AP Chemistry, I...
Hi, I’m Alif! I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Physics minor from Binghamton University and I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Science Education at The City College of New York. My passion for quantitative subjects stems from a desire to make challenging topics intuitive, which also drove me to co-author published research in pure mathematics. Having earned a 1550 on the SAT and perfect scores of 5 on AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, and AP Chemistry, I know firsthand what it takes to excel in high-stakes testing. My tutoring approach focuses on deep conceptual mastery over simple memorization, breaking complex multi-step problems into clear, structured frameworks.
Over the past two years, I have worked extensively with both high school students and university undergraduates across 1:1 and small-group settings. As Lead Mathematics Tutor at Binghamton, I mentored college STEM majors through advanced proof writing and upper-level math. Currently, at C2 Education, I tutor high schoolers in 3:1 group settings for the SAT, SHSAT, and AP coursework in Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry. By assessing each student's unique learning style and pacing needs, I build personalized diagnostic strategies that foster real problem-solving confidence and have yielded average SAT Math score gains of over 100 points.
I aim to create an encouraging, structured environment where students feel empowered to tackle tough STEM subjects. I welcome open communication with parents and students to align our sessions directly with school coursework and individual academic goals. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a lesson!
