...A typical advanced precalculus course might include modules dealing with set theory, number systems, functions, logarithms, trigonometry, conics, series, vectors, matrices, permutations/combinations, parametric equations, polar coordinates, induction, and limits, but there can be huge differences... (read more)
...In my experience, tests are an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge a student already knows—the biggest obstacles to overcome are time pressure and format familiarity, and my goal is to acclimate students to that in order to let their skills shine through. My own ACT score was 35 (34 on this... (read more)
...I also have tutored it for Northeastern students. I am a trained lawyer and a graduate of one of the top 20 law schools in the country. I scored better than 90th percentile based on a self study program. (read more)
...No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way. I have been working with several students with ADHD since I began teaching. (read more)
...On a more personal note, a large part of why I love teaching rests on the same reason that I love learning about other cultures and languages: both offer a chance to discover new ways of thinking and approaching the world around us. That mindset makes me a patient and engaged instructor. I am o... (read more)