"I have earned my PhD from the University of Rochester in 2019. I am currently a mathematics professor at Virginia Tech, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching and studying mathematics. I have taught students formally at the college level and have tutored students at all levels, from seventh grade mathematics to remedial math in college to prepping for regional, national, and international mathematical competitions.

While in Rochester, I was awarded a departmental teaching award granted to outstanding graduate student teachers. I provided highly-rated teaching in multiple courses and I have continued to provide great opportunities for my students. I have also served on Virginia Tech's Regional Mathematics Competition committee which designs a mathematical contest taken by students across the United States. I took a permanent position at Virginia Tech immediately upon completing my PhD in 2019. I have formally taught all stages of calculus, linear algebra, vector analysis, complex analysis, and an introduction to analytic number theory.

My goal as a tutor is to help students understand the "big picture" of mathematics: starting from a set of given statements and working logically toward a solution. Learning mathematics is more than just crunching numbers; mathematics is developing and honing critical thinking skills. When you understand how to think about problems, the challenges you inevitably experience in every facet of life become less daunting. This type of thinking prepares you for life outside of school so that you can be a lifelong learner.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may still have about me or the topics I can tutor on. Whether we end up forming a tutoring relationship or not, my goal is to help people reach the heights of their mathematical potential." less...