...My biggest passion has always been math. I love being able to unpack problems and use creative methods to find solutions. But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Calculus,Statistics,Discrete Math
...I enjoy tutoring because I get to provide real help to people as they pursue their goals. I also appreciate the challenges of listening well, assigning appropriate work, and giving reasonable and memorable explanations. I teach "to the test" but in a way that the student builds her fundamental knowledge. (read more)
...Before coming to John Jay, I had been teaching physics, mathematics, philosophy and related subjects at independent high schools in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina and Massachusetts since 1992. I hold a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University Teachers College. I hold an MA in Physics from the City College of New York. (read more)
...Basic skills are important and contribute to one's enjoyment and ability to do Mathematics. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I encourage questions and the muscular doing of Mathematics to develop understanding, clarity, and the skills for doing mathematical problem solving. (read more)