BS, Pure Mathematics, University of Alaska Anchorage
Honors and AP math, with a focus on analytic skills and college readiness.
Areas of focus
ISEE Lower / Middle / Upper Level — all sections
SAT / ACT – all sections
Core Math Courses – Geometry, Algebra 1 · 2, Trigonometry
AP Precalculus
AP Calculus AB · BC
Advanced Math Courses – Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations
High-school Science – AP Biology, AP Chemistry, APES, AP Physics 1 · 2 · C Mechanics
High-school Study Skills and Homework Help
Background
BS, Pure Mathematics, University of Alaska (UAA)
2 years as UAA Math Lab Tutor
10 years tutoring for homeschool and independent-school families
Recent outcomes
ISEE Middle Level | 6th grade | The Bishop’s School applicant | 8,4,8,4 → 9,8,9,8
SAT | 11th grade | Marlborough | 960 → 1420
ACT | 12th grade | Crossroads | 24 → 33
AP Biology | 10th grade | Marymount | AP Score: 5
AP Calculus AB | 11th grade | Marymount | Grade: A
Statistics 1110 | College freshman | University of Pennsylvania | Midterm 64% → Final 89%
The Science Academy Entrance Exam | 5th grade | Accepted into school
Approach
As a tutor who works with students from ISEE to SAT and beyond, I find that many students have forgotten a significant amount of material by the time they are ready to take a college entrance exam. I believe this comes down to years of memorizing material rather than comprehending. My approach to tutoring is all about helping students to break down material, then having them teach it back to me. This solidifies understanding, exposes weak areas, and makes it significantly easier to review down the line. Moreover, it builds confidence, which helps reduce nerves during test-taking. So, even when they forget something over the years, they will have a strong foundation and good intuition to rely on.
Q&A
A resource you’d hand a curious student?
Paul’s Online Math Notes and his practice problems.
The mistake you see most often?
Overcomplicating the problem. Look for the direct path.
What you look for in a good-fit student?
Desire to learn and improve.
What parents or students get wrong about prep?
Memorization is not understanding.