I am an Adjunct Professor of Physics at SUNY-Farmingdale State College and Adjunct Instructor at Nassau Community College. I have taught at Hofstra University and Polytechnic Institute at NYU. I am working with the United Way of Long Island to teach Robotics to middle school students in Westbury and Freeport. (read more)
...Thus far, I have put together several documents that cover various Algebra 1 and Geometry topics. I find visual teaching to be extremely effective. Graphic images give the desired method tangibility. (read more)
...Mathematics at its core is about breaking up complex puzzles into smaller pieces and then putting the pieces back together in a more understandable way. Memorizing mathematical formulas don't get students very far. I help students get a deeper understanding of math which helps them grasp new concepts faster. (read more)
...I received a 730 on the SAT II Chemistry Subject Test and a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. I had excellent teachers, who taught me chemistry in ways that broke down each concept into logical analogies and then connected it back to the big picture. I use a similar approach when tutoring chemistry and I am prepared to provide chemistry help at the high school and college level. (read more)
...That's where a good teacher comes in – someone who understands how to cater to a variety of learning styles. I wasn't always a perfect scorer myself, so I understand the challenges and know the strategies and hard work needed to achieve an amazing score. Even if you don't feel exceptionally gifted, I know it's possible because I've done it myself. (read more)