...I studied Materials Engineering, thus I have a strong grasp of math and science subjects and I am well aware of the skills needed to transition from high school to college. I enjoy explaining difficult concepts and I aim to help my students feel relaxed and confident about subjects they might ha... (read more)
...I love the spark of excitement in an "aha moment" and seeing my students grow and become more confident. I see tutoring as an opportunity to empower students to navigate problems independently. Rather than teaching strategies and procedures alone, I dig into the “why”s underneath- why a method works, how it relates to other concepts, why we are doing what we are doing. (read more)
My background is in mathematics and astronomy. I taught myself calculus at 16 and had a full year of trigonometry and differential calculus in senior high school. I published my first scholarly paper at age 14 on the motion of Periodic Comet Biela in the Proceedings of the Southeast Regional Convention of the Astronomical League (Huntsville, Alabama) in August 1971. (read more)