Project Carver
About
• 10+ Years Teaching Experience
• B.S. Electrical Engineering
• Get help with AP, IB, SAT, ACT, AMC, and more!
Hi! I'm Renna (she/her), educator and founder of Project Carver.
Bio:
I graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University in 2014. Since graduating, I have traveled extensively throughout southeast Asia working as a STEM educator teaching engineering, science, and math to students of all ages. My favorite subject is mathematics, especially high school and college level math. My students see, on average, a whole letter grade increase after working with me.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program*:
I have over ten years of experience teaching Math SL and HL topics and I have prepared many students for their final DP Math exam. The final Math SL/HL exam covers topics from Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vectors, Statistics, Probability, and more. My students see, on average, a 1.5-point increase on their final exam.
*I am not currently teaching HL AI except for those topics covered in HL AA.
Internal Assessment (IA)
I am available to help with the Internal Assessment (IA) for mathematics. I have helped students in all stages, from coming up with an initial idea for their paper to extending their papers to meet page requirements. My students see on average a 2-point increase in their IA scores after working with me.
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB/BC:
Calculus BC spends considerable time on Infinite and Power Series which IB does not. Other smaller topics covered in the BC curriculum are length of a curve, Polar Curves, and Improper Integrals. AB and BC also emphasize the MVT, IVT, EVT, and Riemann sums. My AP students see an average 1 point increase on their final exam.
My language abilities:
I have been studying Mandarin for over 7 years. My fluency is HSK 5-6.
My computer languages:
I've worked as a software developer for over 3 years now working in React, Javascript, HTML, CSS, C, and many more...
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Communication is key!
Typically students should come prepared with some information on
1) What topic they would like to study
2) What textbook/resources they would like to use
3) What time they would like to have class
4) Any relevant timeframes for their goals (e.g. final test is in three weeks)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University in 2014. I have more than 9 years of experience living and teaching abroad in SE Asia. Most of my students are international students working towards their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Rates are displayed on my profile or will be provided when I submit an offer.
Lessons cancelled within 24 hours of the start of the session will be charged in full.
How did you get started teaching?
I always loved math and never felt like I had enough time in college to study it as thoroughly as I would have liked. While studying abroad in a two-year Mandarin language course, I was contacted by local families looking for a STEM tutor. After graduating from the language program, I enjoyed it so much that I decided to pursue teaching full-time.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught math to students as early as 3rd grade and all the way up to college and beyond. In the last two years I have focused primarily on Middle School to College-level math.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't be afraid to talk with a few tutors before making your final decision. Having a tutor that you connect with is just as important as the tutor's skill level.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Student should make sure their budget, goals, and timeframe are realistic before reaching out to potential tutors.