Hi, my name is Curtis. I have been teaching and tutoring mathematics for over twenty years. Starting in high school in Connecticut and continuing through my college days at Cornell, I have enjoyed helping others to better understand mathematics in order to improve their test-taking experiences. (read more)
...Since my first semester of college, while pursuing my engineering degree, I got a job in the tutoring lab and worked as a math tutor, tutoring from Algebra 1 to calculus. I had group sessions, going over concepts and example problems. Following the group sessions, I worked with students individually going over anything that wasn't clear during the group session. (read more)
...I like to ensure that students understand WHY the process works, and to support their understanding with diagrams and graphs. Learn it - don't memorize it. I have taught Trigonometry for over 25 years. (read more)
13 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Trigonometry,SAT Math
...I specialize in one-on-one settings, where I connect with students and find the best way to relate to them. With that connection built on mutual respect, I find it much easier to carefully explain concepts in multiple ways to ensure students understand the material. I have a great deal of patience and a strong passion to be the best tutor I can be. (read more)
I graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Pure Mathematics, finished a masters at McGill, and I'm currently pursuing my Ph. D. at University of Connecticut. I started tutoring in high school, and have hundreds of hours tutoring in a small group setting both in the professional setting, and as a TA. (read more)