Hello, I am a software engineer by day and a math geek by night. I have a lot of interests and experiences, but one of my favorite things to do is to help students gain confidence in mathematics. I have numerous qualifications, including an Applied Math Degree from the University of Connecticut, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa. (read more)
...I also worked in a team on two technical design projects. One project involved improving the thermal efficiency of a building on campus, which entailed finding possible solutions to insulate the building, testing the possible solutions in a hotbox experiment, and analyzing costs and energy savin... (read more)
...I have taught after school and done pull outs to increase their skills and confidence. I have also tutored many students successfully to pass the regents exam and increase their course grade. I have taught Algebra 2 for over six years and I enjoy it immensely. (read more)
...My teaching helps by focusing on understanding the underlying concepts instead of trying to memorize everything. Not only do students have a deeper understanding of the material, but it has been shown to be a more effective way to learn. That means less time studying! (read more)
...He has found that even middle schoolers can increase not just their math skills, but their level of thinking, to the point where they are able to solve abstract problems on their own and, in particular, they are able to solve the math problems found in their standardized tests. The SSAT is a gre... (read more)