...My students love me! I've received a Caltech student teaching award and a National Cottrell Scholarship for teaching innovation. I teach high school and college physics and math. (read more)
...That has turned out to be key in the success of my teaching style. An unfortunate side effect of modern mathematics education is that it is structured with the unspoken assumption that you're going to be getting a PhD in math some day. When the theoretical baggage is stripped away, you're going to be amazed at how simple math can be to understand. (read more)
...Please do not hesitate to contact me in case you need help. Algebra 1 is designed to give students a foundation for all future mathematics courses. The fundamentals of algebraic problem-solving are explained step by step in a way that will be easy to the student to succeed in this class. (read more)
...It CAN be very useful in everyday life, not just for the math aspect, but for learning how to think through problems in a logical way. As with Algebra 1, I can help you get a better grasp of the concepts of Algebra 2, leading to understanding instead of confusion. We will start with simple prob... (read more)
...My ultimate goal is to not only help students improve their grades but also to cultivate a genuine understanding and appreciation for math. Fun fact: I’ve also taught young kids how to play musical instruments, which has probably been the hardest (but most rewarding) task I’ve ever done! It tau... (read more)