About
I am a Phd student in mathematics and I have more than 5 years of diverse experience in tutoring math at various levels. I am highly enthusiastic in communicating mathematics. I always aim to make my lessons as interesting and relevant to my students’ interests as possible, while ensuring that all learning goals are met.
Qualifications and awards:
- Masters degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London, 1st class with Honours, Dean's List
- Received a Prize for Excellence in Teaching
- Received the IBM Prize for pure mathematics
Private Tutoring experience:
- Taught more than 30 students on various levels of Math, including standard exams such as SAT, SSAT, AP Calc, IB (SL, HL) and GRE (Quant).
More can be found on https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-rush/
Personally, tutoring has been a very rewarding experience! In school, math classes can be boring, but I am here to make learning math more interesting! My favorite moment is always when I try to explain a concept using modern or funny examples to a student and he immediately gets it and appreciates mathematics even more.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
During the first lesson, I would firstly find out everything about the student as much as possible, from his/her expectations of the lessons to his general interests as well as performance in school or college. To make sure that the goals are met, I would propose a plan and start the lesson immediately.
A typical lesson with me starts with going through the basics of a topic, followed by a number of exercises to ensure that the student fully masters the topic. Of course, depending on the student's needs, I will vary the structure accordingly. I will try to make every explanation I give as relevant and interesting as possible!
For younger students, if parents are involved, I would give them regular feedback on the student's performance.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I obtained a first class Masters degree in Mathematics at Imperial College London and I am currently a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University, NY. For the last three years, I have also been working as a teaching assistant in both universities, teaching a variety of undergraduate level math courses. I am glad to have been awarded a Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Imperial in 2019.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Due to the current pandemic, I will only do online lessons. The rate is $50/hr for middle/high school students, $60/hr for college students and adult learners.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have a wide experience teaching students in middle school, high school, college students, as well as adult learners.
Many of my previous students sought a general support throughout their studies and boosted their confidence, while a few others already had certain goals in mind, such as acing entrance exams (e.g. SSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, IB, A Levels, GRE Quant). I have also done a couple of interview practice for college admissions, the most recent one was for one of the top science colleges (grandes écoles) in France.