...I have extensive experience: (a) working with students of different ages, educational stages, learning styles/preferences, and ethnic/cultural backgrounds; and (b) tutoring wide-ranging topics and subject areas from across all branches of mathematics (including Elementary Math). I have extensive ... (read more)
I'm Thao! I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with a minor focus on Computer Science. In university, my major taught me an important lesson with implications beyond the classroom which was, "learning how to learn". (read more)
...I earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Caltech and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington. For 10 years I've been a volunteer tutor and math coach, working with elementary, middle, and high school students. I coached 3rd and 4th graders at local and regional compe... (read more)
...Recently, I helped a relative in high school get through all of trigonometry in just 6 sessions. At MIT, I found that the most effective way to learn was to solve problems collaboratively that were just a bit too hard to solve on my own. It's clear to me that we understand little and remember less when we just listen. (read more)
...I am also available to tutor for standardized tests, especially the ACT. I received 800s on Math Level 1 and Math Level 2 Subject Tests. As for the ACT, I received a 34 composite score, 36 in reading, 35 in Math, 35 in English multiple choice, 31 on the Science section, and a 10 on the essay (w... (read more)