About
I am very passionate about math and I think math should be taught differently than it has been taught in schools since they make math more of a chore and not something you can enjoy. I've competed in several math competitions, to name a few: AMCs, Log1, MathCON, and Math challenge in SECME.
Many will tell you they're passionate about math because it's the foundation of so many other things that connect to the real world and they are correct math helps you have better reasoning skills, common sense, etc but what I find intriguing is the problem aspect of it. I don't just like math I like puzzles and math can make some very intricate, and fascinating puzzles and the deeper you get into math the more enjoyable it is
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Well I would first get to know the student (their strengths and weaknesses) by asking them what it is that they seem to have problems with and why they have that issue. Then I can go about explaining it in a way that they would understand given the way they see the problem/ their understanding.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a high school student right now but as of right now in 2020 this is my second year in the math club and since the math honors society was just made in my school this year this is my first year as part of the math honors society.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Just a flat rate of 20 dollars per hour
How did you get started teaching?
Well sometimes when we had a quiz or test for math (more specifically trigonometry and in the beginning of set theory) people would call me the night before the exam to help them study a bit and that's how I came up with the idea to tutor online and I also taught some 4th graders some math for like a month or two last year as a part of the math club.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with mostly students my age and younger but you have to take into consideration that I'm a sophomore that is taking set theory and pre calc which I'm told isn't super common and I've taken some math classes in a different language (Greek)
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
First I would look for free online resources because khan academy and YouTube is how I've taught myself what I know and then if you still don't understand I would go to a teacher who seems laid back and would enjoy teaching the subject and hire them
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I would look for someone who knows the material they are teaching first since that's what's most important however you always have to make sure they can also teach it. Prime example of someone who knows something but can teach was my physics teacher who would mutter his words and if you didn't understand something he would basically say what he said earlier again in different words. Of course after you know what it is he was saying it makes perfect sense but without the skills to convey what you're thinking it can sound like gibberish to your student.