"I am a PhD Mathematician (UC San Diego) and former adjunct professor with over a decade of experience teaching everything from AP Calculus to Differential Equations. Whether you are a UCSD student tackling Discrete Math or a professional preparing for the GMAT, my goal is to help you master the 'why' behind the math. I currently teach Applied Statistics at SCY High and have served as a professor at SDSU, USD, and local colleges, specializing in making complex concepts intuitive.

My academic foundation, including a B.A. from USD and a minor in Computer Science, allows me to bridge the gap between pure theory and practical application. This was especially clear during my time as a SAS programmer, where I used math to solve real-world problems in industry. My teaching portfolio is diverse: I’ve guided students through Precalculus at Torah High, Prealgebra at AoPS Academy, and advanced university courses like Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. I am particularly passionate about 'pure' math topics like Modern Algebra and Number Theory, which I incorporate into my sessions to build a student's logical rigor.

In my tutoring practice, I utilize the Socratic method. Rather than providing quick answers, I use open-ended questions to encourage discussion and promote critical thinking. This discovery-based approach is highly effective for high-stakes exams like the GRE, SAT, or ASVAB, and for mastering technical tools like SQL, MATLAB, or Excel. I believe that when a student discovers an insight for themselves, they gain the confidence to tackle any complex problem independently." less...