Hello, I'm Greg! On the surface, I might look like a “natural mathematician”. After all, I aced the AP exams for Calculus and Physics; then graduated magna cum laude from my university with a BS in Mathematics, plus a minor in Computer Science; and won the ETS Field Test Prize for my graduating class.
Yet in high school, my head swam as I blundered through Algebra. Gaps in earlier courses left me stranded, and I woke from late nights with “Math” hanging over my head. Geometry turned the...
Hello, I'm Greg! On the surface, I might look like a “natural mathematician”. After all, I aced the AP exams for Calculus and Physics; then graduated magna cum laude from my university with a BS in Mathematics, plus a minor in Computer Science; and won the ETS Field Test Prize for my graduating class.
Yet in high school, my head swam as I blundered through Algebra. Gaps in earlier courses left me stranded, and I woke from late nights with “Math” hanging over my head. Geometry turned the tide, and in time, I learned to translate more abstract concepts (like Calculus) into familiar forms: vivid imagery and concrete analogies.
As I helped my study buddies, I came to a realization. Not only did I understand the material, I also understood the pitfalls that held students back. Indeed, I loved seeing the light bulb go on in their heads.
Through five years of college, I worked as a formal STEM tutor in Physics, Computer Science, and Math. Reaching across barriers of age and education, I dive into the material and address the confusion at its source. I solidify comprehension by hammering out strategies and applying them to practical examples; yet I also adapt with impromptu meetings and review marathons. By assessing your needs, monitoring your progress, and gradually removing the training wheels, I set you on your feet with full confidence and autonomy.
I go above and beyond as a tutor, and I am proud of my impact on others. One tutee came to me, failing Business Calculus; by the end of the semester, we raised his grade to a rock-solid B. Another was lost in the weeds of a Java elective; she went on to pursue a degree in programming, with her natural talent that we unlocked. A local college officially recognized me with their Student Support Services Award “for being an outstanding peer tutor”.
Now, as always, I look forward to seeing the light bulb go on for you!
