...They don’t see any practical purpose in what they are learning. Part of it is how the curriculum is taught; some of it has do with understanding this generation’s student culture. Therefore, I prefer to engage the student in the subject, by explaining the relevance and importance in future life, making it entertaining while not sacrificing content. (read more)
...I often find, when working with my students, that an important component of the tutoring is attention to these skills in addition to the specific subject areas for which tutoring had been requested. I have a BA in mathematics from UCLA, where linear algebra (matrices, vector analysis, etc.) were... (read more)
...I was raised in a bilingual environment, where my siblings and I were immersed in Japanese at school, and our English-teacher mother tutored us in English at home. Having come from such a background myself, Japanese bilingual education is one of my specialties. I am a native Japanese and English speaker, with formal education and bilingual work experience in both Japan and the US. (read more)
...I am there for students every step of the way, from figuring out a basic plan and which colleges they may want to apply to, all the way through the submission and admissions process. I especially love working with students on crafting their personal statements and supplemental essays, helping th... (read more)
...Mathematics , AP Physics SAT Math 790, SAT Math II 800, MA Mathematics and Philosophy I received my Master of Arts with Honours in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh, home of the Scottish Enlightenment. MA Hons. Mathematics and Philosophy. (read more)