...My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply unders... (read more)
...I can dramatically improve not only a student’s algebra grade but also their confidence in math. B.S./M.S. Chemical Engineering, MIT
Writer/designer of more than 40 interactive math modules as supplements to textbooks from Pearson Education/Addison Wesley I've helped many students succeed in t... (read more)
...In college, a couple of linguistics classes gave me experience switching between standard grammar and the non-standard colloquial grammars used by certain age groups, races, residents of geographical areas, and subcultures. These days, when I teach ACT and SAT prep, we go over what you might cal... (read more)
...I was also the founder, guitar player and singer-songwriter in a folk-rock band, have released three CDs of original music, published a book of poems and am working on a book. I also stay in shape through running, biking, and playing tennis and basketball. I have been teaching for more than 25 years, ever since I became a course assistant in Calculus as an undergraduate at Harvard. (read more)
...I teach algebra-calculus and believe in learning how to do a problem generically. Once you see a pattern, everything is easier. As far as SAT and ACT prep, I teach students to understand how these tests are constructed and then to maximize their scores by quickly recognizing patterns in the questions. (read more)