...My name is Jon. Over the last 15 years, I have tutored and taught hundreds students of all ages these skills and more. I've taught in schools, tutoring programs, Kumon, and privately while I developed the art of tailoring lessons to individual students and simultaneously applying a proven and effective method. (read more)
...I try to build the student's confidence to bring them to the point where they are solving a problem on their own with minimal handholding. PhD in Theoretical Physics, NYU, 2021. BS in Mathematics and BA in Physics, UChicago, 2015. (read more)
...I have taught college math since 1992 including teaching math courses in geometry for future high school teacher. I have spent decades developing strategies to help students understand the mathematics and master the content. I focus not only on the content but also providing strategies which will boost confidence in student's math ability. (read more)
...As a tutor, I strive to ensure my students understand the material through and through. I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. (read more)
...I often present questions in multiple ways to help students see different contexts and think about what the questions are asking and how to problem-solve around new or missing information, which empowers students to adapt when their first idea doesn't work. Throughout all sessions, I prioritize ... (read more)