Jacqueline J.

As a fourth-year student in her last semester, I’ve taken thirty-five classes at Tech, most of which have had teaching assistants for the course. I’ve come to realize that while anyone can be a good TA, very few people can be excellent TAs. Max Poff is undoubtedly the latter. Math has always been my worst subject. I find the concepts difficult to grasp and often unintuitive; I’ve no facility for thinking within limits or graphing derivatives. So when my advisor told me that MATH 1553—a class infamous for its abstract theories and low exam averages—was required for my degree, I had no choice but to register for the course feeling incredibly dejected and extremely unprepared. Those feelings didn’t last long, thanks to being in section C4 with Max Poff as the TA. My first impression of Max was how excited he was to be teaching linear algebra on a Friday morning. He was READY to talk about vectors, combinations, and spans. I think TAs often forget that enthusiasm is contagious; because Max had such a great attitude from day one, our section naturally mirrored the optimistic energy he put out. You could really see it in our section attendance—everyone in C4 showed up to recitation because Max showed up for us. C4 didn’t just have great attendance; we also had higher quiz and exam averages compared to other sections thanks to Max’s phenomenal teaching skills. Max is undeniably gifted in teaching. He was able to simplify even the most complex ideas into comprehensible notions. Concepts that hadn’t clicked in lecture came together when Max explained them. For the first time in my life, math was being taught in a way that made sense. Two years later, I can still explain orthogonality and other pillars of linear algebra, something I could not do for any other math class I’ve taken. This retention of knowledge is all due to how effectively Max taught the material. What really set Max apart, though, was his investment in his students. It is surprisingly difficult to come by TAs who genuinely care about their students. But with Max, I saw it in his every action. He made it a point to remember every name and face in C4. This alone was impressive, as most TAs simply know the names of students who regularly visit them during office hours. But Max was intentional in connecting with us and making us feel seen and welcome. Another characteristic unique to Max was that he would hold office hours not once, but twice—sometimes thrice!—a week, to make sure any student who wanted help was able to receive it. I’ve never seen a Georgia Tech student so selfless with his time. Max also hosted review sessions (something that is neither required nor expected from TAs) before each 1553 exam to ensure that we were as prepared as possible. As the semester progressed, these review sessions progressively became larger and larger as students from other sections heard about their effectiveness. Despite the overwhelming turnout, Max was always patient and thorough, making sure no question went unanswered. Max’s enthusiasm for linear algebra, giftedness in teaching, and investment in his students were tangible from the start, and as the semester went on, I saw more and more ways he continually went above and beyond. He was the best TA I’ve across all my classes at Tech. I cannot speak highly enough of Max’s abilities.

John S.

SAT Tutoring with Ajay resulted in 120 point improvement in less than 2 months. So long as your student comes prepared with practice tests completed, the sessions are focused and productive.

Harry N.

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Melanie C.

He has been amazing and a great teacher! He’s super nice, really funny, and made every session something I actually looked forward to and not boring. Thanks to him, I improved my score by 280 points! I definitely wouldn’t have done it without his help.

Natalia S.

I can't recommend Arno enough! I passed both Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 because of his amazing tutoring. When we first started, my understanding of basic chemistry was very limited, Arno spent hoursss patiently teaching me the fundamentals and making sure I was fully prepared for quizzes. He created a comfortable learning environment where I felt at ease asking questions and was always very patient. If you need tutoring, Arno is the one! 1000/10

Marla G.

I have known Felipe since summer 2017, and I have been beyond pleased with the results that he has produced. I have found Felipe to be a very clear communicator with an interest to inform all parties of his plans and the expectations he has of his students.  He is quick to respond to requests and detailed in his explanations.  Felipe is an intuitive instructor and customizes his approach with each student.  He is thoughtful and encouraging in addition to be firm and being clear about what needs to happen.  Another very positive attribute is that Felipe is interested in feedback from students and actively solicits this feedback to improve his teaching skills. Felipe is also eager to receive feedback and constructive criticism. He enjoys the opportunity to brainstorm ways he can tackle more complicated student behaviors.  He is aggressive in his search for how to best serve his students, drive results, and be creative in his methods. Based on Felipe’s work and his results, I would highly recommend his services. He is caring, hardworking and wants what is best for students.

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Arielle is so patient! She takes her time with her students and breaks down concepts so that they are easily understandable. I appreciate her kind personality as well. She knows her stuff and values growth and improvement in whoever she works with. I always feel comfortable whenever I work with Arielle.

Theresa W.

We are more than happy with Tennyson’s skill, approach and professionalism. She is organized, efficient, and thorough in her teaching strategies. She is personable and accommodating. After a frustrating year with lack of support from her regular math teacher, my daughter has felt confident again!! I can’t recommend Tennyson enough!