...With every student I adopt a unique approach to overcome their weaknesses in the subject, in a way that harmonizes with their pace of learning. I once read a saying, "If you're good at something, there isn't much to learn; but if you not, there's so much you can learn!". As a tutor, this is my prime focus. (read more)
...This was the theme of the Geometry class I had in 8th grade, and it served me well when I got to the more rigorous and proof-based classes at Caltech. Discrete math is a broad term for the study of mathematical objects that are discrete (i.e. separate or countable) by nature. Examples include integers, graphs, sets, and sequences. (read more)
I have a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where I researched statistical probability models of medical diagnosis. After that I worked for a small research and development company, leading projects focused on preventive health and automated cancer diagnosis. I've always felt comfortable with math and enjoy uncovering the ways that formulas and data interact. (read more)
...I'm naturally an introverted person but when I'm tutoring I'm able to pull the extraversion out of my body to help my students reach their goals in the subject matter. I find the most impactful way to help students and improve their ability is taking them from a complete memorization approach to... (read more)
...I have achieved my skills through hard work and not because I was gifted. I was not the student who stood first in the school or the district. I never gave up and persevered and I have seen success on account of that. (read more)