...We discuss what concept is being illustrated in the problem and what strategies and tools can be used. I am patient to help the student get an understanding that is clear to them. This individualized approach is very effective in building confidence.- former physics professor- active the last 15 years tutoring high school and college physics- Physics Ph.d., Johns Hopkins. (read more)
...I took differential equations at Penn State and received an A-. Since then, I have used differentials in most of my engineering classes and have continued to improve my skills at taking derivatives and integrals. I have taken many math classes that incorporate linear algebra. I took math 220 at Penn State which involved solving systems of equations using matrices. (read more)
...My previous job involved making educational software, where I specialized in math products for kids. I was the lead designer on "The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr", an Algebra product, and producer on the award-winning "Math Essentials I and II". I live in Westchester County, have two boys (high school and middle school), and I'm an assistant scoutmaster for the local boy scout troop. (read more)
...I have also tutored virtually every High School math and science subject over the last five years. Most of my tutoring experience is in SAT/ACT math, physics, chemistry, algebra, and trigonometry. Outside of work I am an avid reader and a certified EMT. (read more)