...With a 5 on the AP Calculus BC, 5 on the AP Calculus AB subscore, and a 5 on the AP Statistics Exam, I also possess a strong foundation in introductory calculus. I have always found math to be very interesting and I also volunteered as a high school math tutor in my high school's math center. I... (read more)
...Sometimes, I've built up their math or reading skills from a beginning level. On other occasions, I've honed their skills to help them earn National Merit Scholarships! I work with students in a way that is tailored to their needs. (read more)
...His expertise lies in breaking down complex topics in a way that is easy to understand, identifying and targeting student misconceptions, and helping students see the beauty and fun in mathematics. He presents regularly at math conferences around the country and designs workshops to help math te... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingSAT Math,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I obtained an undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Stanford University. I also have obtained certification to teach high school biology in the state of Virginia through a Career Switchers program at Shenandoah University, and have tutored elementary school children in reading and mat... (read more)
...But after getting a tutor myself that emphasized the importance of understanding content conceptually and not through sheer memorization, I gradually saw improvements in my testing performance and grades. By senior year, I developed a solid style of learning through conceptual understanding that... (read more)