Lauren Ross Math Tutoring
About
About Me:
I remember not enjoying math very much through most of high school. I was always good at it, but I didn't have any passion for it, and I never understood the bigger picture or purpose of what I was learning. When I hit Calculus, though, everything came together! I could finally see why I had been learning about all of these seemingly random math topics my whole life and where they truly fit together in the real world.
As a teacher and tutor, I strive to instill that understanding and passion in my students from a young age. If the bigger picture is clearly understood, the nitty gritty details don't seem so difficult.
I believe my enthusiasm, knowledge, and lifelong math experience allow me to both relate to a wide variety of students as well as teach math effectively.
Experience:
7 years of online teaching and course design with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (Courses include: Honors Algebra II, Honors Precalculus, Honors Trigonometry, Cryptology)
3 summers of teaching Cryptology with the JHU CTY summer programs in Hong Kong (2019), Seattle, WA (2018), and Lancaster, PA (2017)
3 years of private math tutoring with Charm City Tutors in Baltimore, MD
8 years of gymnastics coaching with Round Rock High School Gymnastics (2019-Present), Platinum Gymnastics Academy (2015-2019), and Coppermine Gymnastics (2013-2015)
Education:
M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University
B.A. in Mathematics from St. Mary's College of Maryland
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-ross-6a7a2660/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Whether it's online or in-person, I prefer a first meeting to include both the student and a guardian. I like to discuss the goals of the student from both perspectives as well as get to know each other a bit. Then, when we hop into math, I like to ask a lot of questions of the student, to see where they feel comfortable and confident, and where they need more guidance. All of this will help me get a feel for the student's learning style, which will then shape my teaching style.
How did you get started teaching?
I first began teaching as a TA in undergrad. After graduating from college and beginning my job with the DoD, I found that I really missed teaching so I began working for Charm City Tutors as a private tutor. From there, I realized that teaching was my true passion so I left my DoD job for my current job at CTY and never looked back!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students as young as 7 years old, all the way up through undergraduate students.
Additionally, I have worked with students from all over the world in my online and in-person teaching.