...My overall method for SAT reading consists of section-, passage-, and question-level strategies with a tremendous emphasis on process of elimination. I stress an internal process similar to the Socratic Method but with only one interrogator. Meaningful reading improvement effort reaches far beyond rote practice. (read more)
...Since I work with students of all age groups, I take a different approach with every student. For elementary grade students, I bring my own prepared material to the lessons. My main focus for these grade levels is on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, creative writing, logic and math. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Maryland with a double degree in Computer Science (Machine Learning) and Economics. I have proficient experience in advanced math concepts like Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. I also have tutored several students with SAT Math and SAT English, with all students that I tutored improving by 100s of points and receiving above a 1400. (read more)
I taught at Harvard while I was in graduate school there, and at several universities afterwards. I left academia some years ago, but continued to tutor privately in Latin, math, and SAT prep. I have enjoyed tutoring very much, and so wish to offer my services more widely. (read more)
...I'm also a chess wizard! I've taught countless young minds the mystical art of this ancient game. To avoid sending them into a spiral of confusion, I start with a simple game of "Chess Lite," using only a few pieces, before revealing the full extent of the game's delightful complexity.I have been tutoring algebra 1 since 2003. (read more)