...Math is about critical thinking and problem solving, and persistance is key. I also encourage them to build relationships with their teacher and check in with them as often as possible. In terms of credentials, I received my BA from Brandeis University in mathematics in 2010 (GPA: 3.754) and my... (read more)
...Specialized areas include AP Algebra, AP Geometry, & all subject areas of PSAT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, GED, SAT & ACT Prep. I began my teaching career in the NYC Public Schools as a High School English Teacher in Brooklyn, NY in 1997. After 3 years of grading essays and realizing that I wasn't feeling as fulfilled as I could with helping my students, I decided to switch to teaching math. (read more)
...I try to make my sessions interesting and fun, while focusing on the concepts instead of specific questions. I want my students to reason through difficult concepts, which helps not only with understanding, but also with test taking, time management, and accuracy. Science and learning are my loves and I hope to help my students love learning as much as I do! (read more)
...This assisted with how I structured the lesson because I knew not only the WHY we were doing the lesson, but HOW we were going to achieve the goals. As a former elementary teacher that worked in ten plus years in public school system, I was able to take the knowledge I learned and apply it to ho... (read more)
...I graduated from Harvard with a Master's in Data Science and I also hold a second Master's in Applied Mathematics from ENSAE Paris (a renowned French engineering school). I have been teaching at Harvard for the past year in applied statistics. Before this, I accumulated 5+ years of statistics an... (read more)