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About
Having taught AP Algebra in Boston considered the most rigorous state for education and mathematics. I myself have struggled with mathematics in high school. I now hold a master's in Curriculum and Teaching (Mathematics) from Boston University. I am in my third year of teaching and with my experience and learning from my master's program have learned how to teach math in a different way to build on the strengths of students. I strive to not only teach you mathematic concepts but build up your confidence and help you perceive yourself as already a mathematician and apply real-world application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I usually will assess the student's skills. It's important to have a growth mindset as well as focusing on strengths first. Asking a lot of questions and actually recording data to keep to inform decisions for tutoring that best suits the students' needs. I will also ask the parents/guardians questions as well because they will know their student the best and this will allow to best support the student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an alumnus of Teach for America and taught mathematics at Roxbury Prep High School in Boston which is one of the highest performing high schools in Boston. I also hold a Masters in Curriculum & Teaching (Mathematics) from Boston University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is 50 dollars per hour.
If you book at least 5 hours with me in advance you will receive 10% off.
How did you get started teaching?
I coached soccer at my high school for 4 years and decided that I was interested in teaching. I then applied and got into Teach For America which is a 2-year commitment to teach in low-income schools.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students who are lower-income and have limited resources. I have also worked with students who are on the spectrum and students who have individual needs. I have also worked with students who are middle and upper class ranging in various math skill sets. I currently teach at a project-based learning school called Waterloo School in Austin, TX.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am extremely fond of my students' ability to grasp the relationships between coronavirus and mathematics modeling. Furthermore, how my students strive to create their own mathematic models to predict surges in coronavirus cases. My students also discussed the implications of contact tracing and the power of algebra in a pandemic.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who has can put yourself in your shoes. Not only a teacher who can give you facts or formulas, but can actually break it down for you so you feel confident about the work you produce.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Always start off with what you know. Put yourself in the question posers' shoes. What does the person writing the question assume you already know? Use strategies like annotating the question to derive important information and the process of elimination to increase your chances of getting a question right.