...I was a high school teacher for a brief time and, more recently, I taught Probability and Statistics at Stony Brook University for a few years, where I received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. I tutor the high school basics (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2), the advanced cou... (read more)
...I know, very well, how the curriculum is taught and what schools at looking for, and I know that this can be especially valuable for students looking to learn and pass their courses. My philosophy is to help students become critical thinkers and to understand content rather than rote memorization. Each session is tailored to the student's needs and highly individualized. (read more)
...In my spare time, I run a server for homework help with a over a thousand people, where I regularly help people out with math as questions come my way. To-date, I've helped on over 1800+ occasions on the server. I also tutor at my university's Academic Success Tutoring Center. (read more)
...In addition to taking 4 classes on calculus and analytical geometry, I also took a proof-based calculus class. Teaching my students the foundations of these proofs better helps their understanding of course material. I attained my B.S. in physics and mathematics from the University of Mississippi, graduating summa cum laude. (read more)
...Regardless of the class, I adopt a hands-on approach starting with calculations to help my students discover main ideas and concepts. I'm always cognizant of the important questions of "why are we learning this?" and "what is the significance of this and where is it applied?" I try to answer the... (read more)