...I treasure their friendships and enjoyed learning about their cultures. I also started a badminton group here in Pittsburgh and since badminton is not a very well-known sport among Americans yet, many of my valued and popular members come from other countries! Having scored well in a wide variety of standardized test, I was curious when I heard about the ACCUPLACER test. (read more)
...I have been teaching or tutoring math for the last ten years. I started in middle school as a prealgebra and algebra tutor. In high school, I followed up by tutoring all manner of mathematics classes from basic prealgebra to Calculus II. (read more)
...I've worked with students both online and in-person, adapting my approach to each learner's needs. My teaching philosophy centers on active learning. I encourage students to tackle problems independently, providing guidance when needed. (read more)
...I earned my PhD in math from UCLA in the Fall of 2019. In addition to my research, I have been teaching math at the college level for the last 13 years. I have received uniformly high teaching reviews from all of my classes, and I even earned a teaching award while a graduate student at UCLA. (read more)
...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)