...Farsi is my first language that I can both read and write fluently. English is my second language. While attending school in Iran, I studied literature and philosophy. (read more)
...I love giving students of all ages the tools to succeed and fostering that inherent love of learning. Work experience:Previously, I worked as an instructional assistant in a middle school special education classroom and later as a 1-on-1 homeschooling tutor. Working with kids is a passion of mine and I enjoyed both positions immensely! (read more)
...I have comprehensive knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as an extensive vocabulary and can help you, too, with your writing skills. Before enrolling at Duke, I scored a combined 1530 on the GRE (780 quantitative, 750 verbal) and a 5.5 on the writing skills portion of the exam... (read more)
...I enjoy helping my students get better in their math classes and improve their SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT test scores. Some of my students have learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism, etc. I seem to be able to relate well to my students and help them gain confidence by using a teaching approach they respond to. (read more)
...I have a friendly and patient teaching style and am always willing to break things down as much as possible. I believe that statistics conceptually is easy to understand and focus more on the big picture and basic principles as opposed to bogging you down with formulas (though we'll still have t... (read more)