...Instead of memorizing a list of facts, I believe allowing oneself to understand why and how something works is what enables enjoyment of the subject. And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. (read more)
...However my university enforced a broad general education set of requirements including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, as well as several liberal arts. As a result I was enriched with several courses that demanded a great deal of my attention during my studies. This trained me to ... (read more)
...Simultaneously, I was teaching at the local Kumon center for all age students at all levels of math, from elementary arithmetic to higher level calculus and vector analysis. I also completed the math program at Kumon at the #1 position in all of North America. On my SAT, I scored a 740 on the math section, and on the two SAT Math subject tests I got a 730 and 720. (read more)
...In that role, I also worked to prepare students for the essay admittance exams to get into Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in the entire United States. In August of 2023, I moved back to my hometown of Pittsburgh to be closer to family. I work with a wide range of stud... (read more)
18 Subjects: includingTrigonometry,Calculus,GRE,SAT Math
...I’ve found that it is important to help visualize abstract math concepts with diagrams and examples, keeping students engaged in their materials, so I am always eager to share whiteboards and online programs that allow us to illustrate problems and concepts, tackling complex ideas from multiple a... (read more)