...Rather than memorizing formulas and plugging and chugging, I prefer to help students understand the underlying concepts that they are working with in math so that they can solve problems on their own. Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding wh... (read more)
My name is Andrea, and I'm a PhD student in statistics at UW. Before coming to UW, I studied mathematics and statistics at Amherst College with extensive coursework in computer science. My first teaching role was TAing the introductory and intermediate statistics courses at Amherst during my sophomore year. (read more)
...During that time, I was the Math department chair and taught all math subjects through AP Calculus BC and IB Mathematics Higher Level. I was also the lead SAT Prep math instructor for Zorro SAT Test Prep. As part of my preparation and subsequent admission to Yale, I began tutoring GRE and GMAT Quant prep and enjoy working with adult learners. (read more)
...My real-world experience enables me to connect theoretical concepts to practical applications, making learning both engaging and relevant. My approach is to break down challenging topics into digestible steps, using real-world examples and hands-on practice to reinforce understanding. Whether y... (read more)
...I have a Master of Science in Information Systems with over 17 years of experience in IT and software development, networking, database systems and cyber-security. My background spans from hands on experience to management levels. I am a native Farsi speaker, spend my childhood, lived in Iran f... (read more)