Subjects I Teach
- Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC
- SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT
- Calculus for College
The “Aha!” Moment
I wasn’t a “natural” at math. In middle school, I felt exactly what many of my students feel today: that math was a stockpile of unrelated formulas and arbitrary rules. I got decent grades by brute force, but I lacked a real connection to the subject. Everything changed my senior year when I met a tutor who saw math differently. He didn’t just give me answers; he showed me how to break complex concepts down to their most fundamental components. For the first time, I wasn’t just memorizing—I was understanding. That shift in perspective took me from a struggling student to a Mechanical Engineer and later to an MBA in Finance.
Experience from the Field
Before I became a full-time educator, I spent years in the “real world” of engineering and business valuation. I’ve analyzed the structural integrity of machines and the fiscal health of corporations. This background allows me to answer the one question every student eventually asks: “When will I ever use this?” Whether I’m explaining a calculus concept through the lens of physics or a statistics problem through a business balance sheet, I provide the context that makes math come alive. I realized long ago that I “cannot not teach”—even in my finance career, I found myself most alive when coaching new hires and simplifying the complex.
A Partnership in Mastery
At SFTutors, I treat every student as a unique project. I identify exactly where the “clog” is in their understanding, but I do it with the patience of a mentor who has been there.
- Beyond the Test: For SAT, GRE, and GMAT students, we focus on strategy and composure. We treat the exam as a game of logic, not a hurdle of anxiety.
- The Power of Mistakes: I encourage my students to make mistakes in front of me. Engineers audit their work to find the “noise” and pivot. I teach my students to do the same, building the resilience to tackle any problem.
More Than Just a Tutor
My mission is to help my students prove to themselves that they possess the ability to solve their own “Aha!” moments. I’m not just here to help with tonight’s homework; I’m here to build the long-term confidence that allows students to teach themselves—and eventually, their peers. Whether you are a high-schooler trying to find the logic in Algebra or an adult returning to the “math game” for an MBA, I’m here to be the role model and coach who makes the complex feel simple.