Adam S.
Private tutor in Seattle, WA
Education
I'm a current Substitute and Summer Teacher at local private high schools. I only teach high school Math and Physics, but as such I know the material inside and out. I offer a money-back guarantee on the first session to make sure that I'm a good fit for your student's academic support. _____________________________________ BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, 2006. Concentration in Astrophysics. Some graduate work at the University of Washington in Atmospheric Science. I actually went to high school locally at University Prep. I've also been honored to be both a National Merit Scholar, and an Eagle Scout.
Experience
SAT: 750 Math, 710 Verbal GRE: 800 Quantitative, 640 Verbal (Equivalent to 180 and 160 respectively in the updated GRE) I've spent the last few years working as a substitute teacher at a local private high school. I teach classes for all levels of high school Math (Algebra 2 through Honors Calculus) and Physics (Normal and Honors). I also teach non-remedial math courses there during the summer. It's because of this that I know the material inside and out, and I have tons of experience conveying it to students, both those that struggle and those looking to get an edge up in their studies. While I was in Graduate School I found that I was the only person in my group that enjoyed teaching as a TA more than writing papers, so I took every opportunity I could to teach classes or tutor other students. Before grad school I was a tutor with Sylvan and back in high school I'd spend my summers showing off exhibits at the Pacific Science Center. Ever since I was a kid I've been fascinated by Math and Science and when I teach I bring that energy with me. I remember the issues that plagued me when I was a student and I utilize them to make sure my students don't get left behind or confused. My goal when I teach is not only to cover the material, but to convey the underlying concepts such that the student has the tools needed for future study.
Availability
Any day after 3PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I'm a huge dork at heart and I spend a lot of my free time playing board games with friends, or designing my own. I play computer games as well which actually is quite useful for relating to students. I've got a couple of creative projects under my belt as well including working with a non-profit to design a STEM after-school activity program, and designing a cell-phone utility app for other educators.
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