"After spending years as a computer science professor at Peking University, where I specialized in machine learning and artificial intelligence, I discovered that my greatest teaching joy comes from something much closer to home. When my daughter began homeschooling and needed support with high school mathematics, I found myself returning to the fundamental beauty that first drew me to the mathematical sciences. What started as helping one student has reminded me why I fell in love with teaching in the first place.

My approach to tutoring is rooted in the belief that mathematics is not just a collection of formulas to memorize, but a powerful language for understanding our world. Having spent years applying mathematical modeling to solve real-world problems in AI and machine learning, I bring that same practical perspective to high school math. Whether we're exploring how algebraic functions model population growth or how geometric principles appear in computer graphics, I help students see the connections between abstract concepts and tangible applications.

I believe in building understanding from the ground up, starting with basic axioms and guiding students through logical inference to discover mathematical theories for themselves. This method not only creates deeper comprehension but reveals the elegant beauty inherent in mathematical reasoning. My goal is not just to help students solve problems, but to cultivate their confidence and curiosity, showing them that mathematics is both accessible and extraordinary. When students experience that "aha!" moment of genuine understanding, they discover that math isn't something to fear—it's something to appreciate." less...