"Hi, I'm Sophie! I'm in my second year of my PhD program in applied mathematics at the University of Southern California. In 2021, I graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and a minor in computer science. From 2021 to 2024, I worked as a tutor, helping students in elementary, middle, and high school with math, physics, and biology. At USC, I work as a teaching assistant for undergraduate math courses. Over the past several years, I have developed a deep love of teaching. I enjoy the challenge and creativity involved in finding new ways to teach complex concepts to students. I find it incredibly rewarding when a tricky topic finally clicks for a student, and I can tell they really understand it.

In middle school and high school, I took as many accelerated math classes as I could, from advanced geometry all the way through AP Calculus and AP Statistics. In college, I continued taking honors-level math courses, and even completed an honors thesis in probability. Now, as a graduate student at USC, I am specializing my research in probability and statistics. This is to say that I have loved math since I was young, and am very comfortable with most disciplines of the subject, from basic algebra to multivariable calculus. Moreover, I genuinely believe that math is fun, and I know that a good teacher can make her students think so too. I know that when students don't just learn how to use mathematical formulas, but instead understand where they come from and why they're important, math becomes tangible, worthwhile, and fun. This is the philosophy that guides my teaching.

If you're interested in scheduling a lesson with me, or just getting to know me better, don't hesitate to reach out! I'm always happy to chat, and I am eager to learn how I can serve my students best.

P.S. I am a competitive archer, retired ski racer, aspiring cook, and lover of dogs. :)" less...