...My approach to tutoring focuses on understanding rather than memorization. Many students memorize processes without truly understanding the problems. I focus on helping students develop problem-solving skills so they can derive solutions independently, leading to deeper understanding and 'aha!' moments. (read more)
...I tutored both my children in pre-calculus and calculus and they both achieved high grades on the tests and took AP calculus. My son actually took both Calculus AB and BC. I also tutored him through the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program in math. (read more)
...For instance, I try to fully understand topics rather than do well in school - and my tutoring reflects that. Since freshman year, I have mastery in over 13 AP curriculum (specifically in Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Biology, Physics - Mechanics), scoring 5s & 4s on the respective AP tests. Additionally, I scored 1550 on the SAT. (read more)
...In many high school physics courses the most difficult material comes near the start of the course. This material involves motion under constant acceleration and can involve application and manipulation of a set of non-linear equations. In principle, Algebra 1 and some modest extensions are all the math background that is needed for this part of physics. (read more)
...During my time there, I oversaw hundreds of students as teaching assistant for seven different courses. I was also an education consultant with the College of Engineering. In this role I aid student instructors on best teaching practices. (read more)