I am a former Wall Street quant with degrees in Math, Computer Science and Finance. I have been tutoring since my days on the Math Team at Stuyvesant HS. I was a high school teacher for a brief time and, more recently, I taught Probability and Statistics at Stony Brook University for a few years, where I received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. (read more)
...Also, making students aware of a void in their knowledge helps them to capitalize on their desire to learn more. For instance, I present a few simple exercises involving familiar subjects, followed by exercises involving unfamiliar ones on the same main topic. By using this strategy, enthusiasm and motivation of students for solving new problemsand learning mathematics increase. (read more)
...I have experience tutoring algebra 2 and higher level math classes. I am certified to teach high school math so I understand the course requirements and state standards for this course. I am proficient in Word and Excel and have general knowledge and experience with Windows and Apple computers. (read more)
...The thing that makes a little different from most tutors is that I only do this on the side. Despite over ten years of experience tutoring, I've always kept tutoring as a part-time thing with a limited number of students. I prefer it this way so I can get to know my pupils better. (read more)
...These experiences have provided me with rich opportunities to work with students at various ability levels. My goal as a mathematics educator is to maintain rigorous expectations for all my students while providing them with engaging, relevant instruction. With mathematics being a rich field, l... (read more)