...I do my best to bring that into the way I tutor. One of the most important things in tutoring is a respect for the student's intelligence and instincts. It's lovely seeing the way someone's eyes light up when they land on the thing they want to write about, and following that urge leads to essays that go beyond checking each box on the rubric. (read more)
...I am currently finishing my PhD - expected 2025 - in Government at Harvard University after having received my master's in Political Science, also from Harvard. When applying to PhD programs, I was accepted to all 11 schools to which I applied, including Stanford, Princeton, MIT, UCLA, Berkeley,... (read more)
I offer sixteen years of high school teaching experience---Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and PreCalculus---with results! My students learn how to be successful with math, learn to understand the concepts, and learn to like math. Because of my unique background in Applied Mathematics and Economics, I put a particular emphasis on relevant applications of mathematical concepts. (read more)
...Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. It is my job to help each student find what works best for them. I have a full-time day job, so I am available most nights and weekends. (read more)
I studied physics at Columbia University, and earned a BS in pure mathematics at URI. I am currently working towards a mathematics PhD. As a graduate student, I've taught online courses in applied calculus, and been an in class instructor for college algebra. (read more)