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Nathan C.

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I am a Brown University undergraduate studying Applied Mathematics-Computer Science. I have experience tutoring students across a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including middle school math prep, elementary after-school mentoring, and working with first-generation refugee students in reading, writing, and arithmetic. I have also volunteered in adult learning settings that require adapting to individual needs and inhibiting disabilities. Across these experiences, my priority has been...

I am a Brown University undergraduate studying Applied Mathematics-Computer Science. I have experience tutoring students across a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including middle school math prep, elementary after-school mentoring, and working with first-generation refugee students in reading, writing, and arithmetic. I have also volunteered in adult learning settings that require adapting to individual needs and inhibiting disabilities. Across these experiences, my priority has been helping students feel supported rather than judged. Currently, I am a member of the National Tutoring Association, having additionally completed the training for a basic level certification. I have also completed training on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Child Development, and various learning disabilities.

I am deeply committed to working with students who feel discouraged, frustrated, or disengaged from math. My interest in tutoring comes from personal experience. Growing up, my dad put me “through the wringer” with Beast Academy math, and I have very vivid memories of being overwhelmed, stuck, and especially frustrated when I couldn’t clearly show my work or explain my thinking. Those experiences stayed with me, and they are a big reason I care so much about helping students who feel like math just doesn’t click for them yet. Because I remember what that frustration feels like, I bring a calm, patient, and empathetic approach to tutoring. I am relaxed in my teaching style but persistent in helping students work through challenges instead of giving up. I focus on helping students slow down, organize their thoughts, and communicate their reasoning clearly, because I know firsthand how stressful it can feel when you understand something intuitively but struggle to put it on paper. My goal is not just to get students to the right answer, but to help them feel more confident, capable, and resilient when facing difficult problems.


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Brown University
APMA-CS

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Calculus

Calculus

I took AP Calc BC in high school my sophomore year, earning an A- in semester one and A in semester two accompanied by a 5 on the AP exam at the end of the year. Calculus is one of the most fundamental skills that I apply over and over again in my college courses (differential equations, statistics, multivariable calculus). Throughout high school, I maintained a 4.28 grade point average (4.5 scale) while trying to take the most rigorous courses available (Precalc H, AP Calc BC, Multivariable Calc, Statistics).
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I competed in the USACO in high school (USA Computing Olympiad) and passed the bronze tier exam. I also regularly practice Leetcode (similar computing-style questions) and have taken many computer science courses throughout my Brown (intro to cs, algorithm and data structure design, artificial intelligence, algorithms). I currently maintain the highest possible GPA and plan to continue challenging myself with more complex computer science coursework.
Java

Java

Took classes in high school on computer science (AP Comp Sci, algorithms, artificial intelligence/machine learning), all using java. Continued using java for CS0150 introductory computer science course during freshman year of college. Maintained a 4.0 gpa in all such courses. Scored a 5 on the AP Comp Sci exam.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Recognized for STEM-related excellence in middle school (7th grade) and maintained a 4.0 gpa in all such courses in middle school. Pre-algebra was one of my favorite classes and I attribute it to helping me develop a sense of logic and a knack for working with functions.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I studied pre-calculus in my Precalculus Honors class freshman year in high school, earning an A. Most of my later coursework built off principles from that class. Throughout high school, I maintained a 4.28 grade point average (4.5 scale) while trying to take the most rigorous courses available (Precalc H, AP Calc BC, Multivariable Calc, Statistics).
Python

Python

I learned Python when I was in middle school to prepare for the USACO (USA Computing Olympiad), which I passed the bronze exam in. I also use Python regularly in college courses like artificial intelligence, algorithms, and machine learning as well as for Leetcode (similar computing-style questions) practice. It is one of the most useful and popular languages right now due to it's ease of use, so it is always something that I will encounter, regardless of if I am using it in my classes or not.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored a 780 (out of 800) on the math section of my SAT (1550 superscore) and a 750 (out of 760) on the math section of my PSAT. I was very fortunate to be able to work with multiple top SAT tutors who helped simplify all the questions and reduce careless mistakes. I learned how to focus only on what was important and reduce questions to simple problems that can be solved without an extensive background in mathematics. This is my approach to the test and to explaining it to others.
Probability
Statistics
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