"I use math every day in my work as a commodity futures trader and as a Python builder. I completed an associate degree in engineering at Harper College and later continued in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. That mix of formal coursework and real world problem solving keeps my algebra, functions, modeling, and data analysis sharp, and it is why I enjoy tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and ACT Math.

Most of my tutoring has been for my cousins and family friends, mainly one on one at the kitchen table or over simple video calls. These students are typically in middle school and high school, and our goals range from homework support and quiz prep to rebuilding foundations after a tough unit. I make sure each session feels calm and organized, and I adjust the pace to the student so they build confidence quickly.

My approach is clear and practical. We start with a short check to pinpoint the exact skill, then I teach a simple step by step method and model one clean example on paper. The student takes the lead on similar problems while I guide and fade my prompts. I ask them to talk through their reasoning, I surface and correct common error patterns, and I leave them with a brief written summary plus a few targeted practice problems to keep the momentum between meetings. My goal is for students to finish each lesson saying I can do this on my own." less...