Ken's Math And CS Tutoring
About
I recently graduated from Brown University with a B.S. in Computer Science. I originally started college as a premed student, taking classes such as organic chemistry and microbiology and picking up many interdisciplinary skills along the way. I also served as a teaching assistant for three different computer science courses during my time at Brown and discovered my love for tutoring and helping others. My strong topics include math and computer science. Learn more about me at kennoh.com!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Usually students come to me with a few specific problems they are having trouble with. I typically try to diagnose the underlying cause of confusion rather than trying to solve the single specific problem directly in front of us. I will use readings from resources such as textbooks and walk through examples by hand until the student understands all the concepts that are at play. I typically leave it open to the student about what they want to cover in a lesson, as long as they can tell me 24 hours in advance so I can prep. If the student doesn't have a particular focus for a specific week, I will usually cover what they've gone over in class in the prior week to reinforce those topics.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Brown University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I have taken college level math as well (multivariable calculus, linear algebra). I served as a teaching assistant for three separate computer science courses during the course of my undergraduate degree. I have completed four software engineering internships and am currently a software engineer at IMC Trading.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I am flexible and accommodating for lesson pricing.
How did you get started teaching?
I first started teaching in high school when I served as a teaching assistant for AP Chemistry and Physics C. I loved being able to help people and hold office hours to give student dedicated 1-on-1 help outside the classroom. I went on to tutor three computer science courses in college (Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning) because I enjoyed TA'ing so much!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have primarily worked with high school and college students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure your teacher is a good fit for you! Although you won't be able to know this until one or more lessons in, the fit between a student and teacher will ultimately decide how much you get out of the lessons. Teachers vary by style and each student will absorb the material in a different way. Don't be afraid to speak up if you think the fit isn't right.