...When last rated by the United States Chess Federation I had a rating of about 1800. I have had multiple games I have played published with annotations in regional chess magazines highlighting the inventiveness of my attacking chess playing style. I also have tutored chess students in the past. (read more)
...I'm currently teaching Algebra 2 at a high school in Springfield. I am currently teaching IB Mathematics. Analysis and Approaches HL at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield, MA. (read more)
...I have hands-on experience implementing these concepts in personal projects and actively challenging myself on platforms like LeetCode. My expertise encompasses efficiently designing and implementing algorithms, utilizing essential data structures, and applying analytical problem-solving techniq... (read more)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)
I have been teaching high school mathematics for over 20 years and have specialized in advanced math topics. I have taught and tutored subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus. Over 90% of my AP students have received qualifying scores on the AB Calculus exam with over 50% of those students receiving a 5 out of 5. (read more)