...Many of my students have told me that they didn't realize they could do math until they worked with me. I completed my undergraduate degree at Duke University (majoring in Computer Science) and I received my Masters at Teachers College at Columbia University (majoring in Secondary Mathematics Ed... (read more)
...I have even studied classical Arabic which embodies the most accurate grammatical rules of the language and reflects the social values of Arab communities living in the distant past. Arabic is a rich language overflowing with imagery; it lends itself easily to rhyme and poetic as well as prose writing. Differential-Equations is a field I have dealt since my freshman years. (read more)
...I began tutoring more officially while earning my bachelor's degree (in Classics, with significant additional coursework in music theory and history), when I helped fellow undergraduates through the university's bureau of study counsel as a paid peer tutor in Latin and calculus. Since graduating... (read more)
...Because math builds so much upon itself throughout school, once you've hit a road block on a particular topic it can be challenging to get back on course. I think this is largely why math is so often students' least favorite subject. However, I am of the firm belief that math can be an enjoyable experience if you're willing to put the work in. (read more)
...ChristineI have been teaching and tutoring Trigonometry for over 5 years. Since I also teach it I know the curriculum very well and I know where students struggle the most. This is very helpful since Trig is a new math language. (read more)