...I also encourage you to ask as many questions as possible, no matter how silly, so that you can get your own head around the problem. I then find it useful to ask questions to test your understanding, or perhaps get you to explain the concept to someone else. I also teach solid, repeatable methods for solving problems in physics, which sorts out the first type of issue I described above. (read more)
...I highlight the yield rules of grammar that students need to master for this section of the SAT. My students make significant improvements overall. I have taken the MCAT and scored in the 90th percentile. (read more)
...Often, part of my work will involve organizational and study skills, both of which are crucial to future success in any subject. Additionally, I can advise and assist on college essays and applications. In the past years, my students have been accepted at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Tufts, Amherst, MIT, and Johns Hopkins, among others. (read more)
...My background in Chemical Engineering (University of Washington, Dean's List) allows me to break down complex subjects like Math and Science into clear, understandable steps. In conquering math, I spend time understanding a child’s struggle areas, and focus on improving. With a strong communica... (read more)
...My first position upon graduating college was as a Tax Preparation Advisor for the IRS, where they trained me in tax preparation and tax law. After being with them for nearly 18 months, I then moved to private industry, where I have worked as a statistician, economist, and analyst/manager of ana... (read more)