Hi, my name is Tatevik and I am a 2017 (B.S.) grad from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. I currently work in consulting in DC and am passionate about STEM, data analytics, and management consulting. I enjoy spending time with my family and dog in my free time, playing tennis, and doing yoga.

I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Maryland in May 2023. I would like to use my degree in a field that involves education, children, and studying child cognition. I have over 3 years of tutoring experience, and math has always been a passion of mine. Thus, I prefer to tutor children in math, but I am qualified to tutor in subjects such as Spanish, science, and English. I find it very rewarding to help students learn and overcome struggles they have in school. Their smiles alone make the work worthwhile to me. My past experience tutoring students includes working with children between the ages of 6 and 16. While tutoring, I try my best to keep the student engaged by including physical and virtual math games, physical learning tools, and other learning instruments designed to make learning more engaging for students. My tutoring style is pretty hands-on, but I also try to sit back and allow the student to think more deeply about the content and absorb the knowledge on their own. Outside of academia, I love to draw, especially with graphite, but I do occasionally use charcoal, colored pencils, and pens. I also love to exercise at the gym, but I especially enjoy hot yoga and pilates classes. I was also a gymnast all throughout my childhood and adolescence, and I was a gymnastics instructor at my hometown gym in college.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have a Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Georgia. All of my degrees were earned with at least a 3.9 GPA and I earned the honor of being named the top math major from my undergraduate institution when I graduated. I have also had the pleasure of teaching mathematics at two different colleges and started tutoring math and physics over 20 years ago. Please allow me to accompany you on the exciting journey of exploration into math and physics!

Hello! I'm Varun Krishnamurthi, a college student studying Aerospace Engineering, and I'm currently available to help students in grades K-12 with any academic troubles they may have. I'm a National Merit Scholar with a 35 ACT score, and I have years of experience tutoring in math. I can cover a variety of subjects ranging from elementary math, to pre-Algebra, all the way up to Calculus. I also specialize in test prep, especially relating to the ACT and SAT. Furthermore, I have multiple 5 star reviews from previous students, so you can guarantee that you'll be in good hands!

Hi! My name is Carson. I graduated Cum Laude from Baylor University in 2018 with a degree in Russian (minors in math and physics) and I hold an Associates of Science from Big Bend Community College. I have been tutoring since 2013 at college, high school and middle school levels. I tutor all levels of math up to calculus II, as well as Russian, introductory chemistry, physics, special relativity and beginning quantum mechanics, but Russian and calculus are my favorites! I studied abroad in Russia where I got to visit the Red Square and Lenin's tomb! (I'll tell you all about it, but only if you ask in Russian...) I love helping people learn, and a huge part of my philosophy as a tutor is that ANYONE can learn to do math, solve physics problems, speak Russian, etc. With encouragement, motivation, time and attention, I have seen students will all starting levels of ability flourish and succeed in their studies. I love helping students to discover their own potential. I'm so excited to work with you and help you discover yours!

Personal Statement Mathematics is a very challenging discipline. In addition to it being challenging and demanding, it is also intimidating. Anyone who has ever spent hours working on math problems has learned to respect this area of specialty. Academia, however, is seeing an influx of students who enter each course wondering if that particular course will turn out to be the one that will derail their career dreams. Students are fully aware of the difficult task that lies before them and despite their best efforts they are still not successful. As a result, educators have the daunting task of identifying student's abilities, diagnosing and treating fear, in addition to teaching them the new material. A major component of my teaching philosophy deals with the fear component. Let me contest that I do not believe that students are lazy or incompetent but rather they are disgruntled and misinformed; that they somehow strayed away due to constant failures in mathematics. Failure can be constructive as long as it is dealt with quickly and by someone who knows the path to success. The problem is that this usually doesn't happen. Students typically work independently and without guidance. Students typically underestimate the time needed to learn the concepts needed; take too many complex courses while juggling a career and a family; but the greatest cause, in my opinion, is fear and anxiety, fear of not knowing where to begin and fear that their best efforts in the study process will still cause them to fail. As a result, students tend to avoid the issue altogether. As I am nearing my twentieth year as an educator, I am still dealing with this obstacle. There is no simple solution and I certainly will not devalue a student's education. Instead, I have felt that I should simply be honest about the task at hand. We as educators should make it clear that persistence is the key here and that there will be few chances at instant gratification. Mathematics is one of those courses that require a lot of investment in one's time and energy before results are shown. My convictions on mathematics and education in general are that people will always fear what they do not understand. It is the responsibility of the instructor to reduce that fear by presenting the material in such a way that students can understand and ultimately build confidence. All of these things can be done without compromising the goals of the course. Awareness on the part of the student will help immensely in eliminating the fear of mathematics. It is with this charge that I took up a career in education. I wanted a career that would allow me to assist students in becoming exceptional communicators, logical thinkers, and independent learners. By collaborating with students in their own education, we together can bring about successful mathematics instruction and enlist in students a feeling of pride, enjoyment, and appreciation of mathematics.

I love tutoring because it allows me to make a direct and meaningful impact on someone's learning journey. There's a unique satisfaction in helping students grasp complex concepts and watching their confidence grow as they overcome challenges. Tutoring not only allows me to share my knowledge, but it also helps me refine my communication skills, as I must adapt my explanations to meet each student's individual needs. I find great fulfillment in fostering a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and ultimately succeed. The personal connection formed through tutoring, combined with the opportunity to inspire a love for learning, makes it an incredibly rewarding experience.

Hi, my name is Bob Gannon. I am a retired Electrical Engineer with over 35 years of experience teaching other engineers and helping them understand difficult subjects. I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I am passionate about learning and I am continuously working to improve my skills. While working with you, if there is a topic that I am not very familiar with, I will research it and come up with the best way to present it to you. I look forward to working with you to help you understand your subject matter and enjoy learning. When we work together, we are a team, and I will do whatever I can to help you excel in whatever subject we apply ourselves to.

Through personalized, engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique journey, I am committed to inspiring learners reach their full potential.

I am here to assist you in any way I can to learn mathematics. I would like to call my sessions "Mathematics Without Tears"!

Hi, my name is Tatevik and I am a 2017 (B.S.) grad from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. I currently work in consulting in DC and am passionate about STEM, data analytics, and management consulting. I enjoy spending time with my family and dog in my free time, playing tennis, and doing yoga.

I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Maryland in May 2023. I would like to use my degree in a field that involves education, children, and studying child cognition. I have over 3 years of tutoring experience, and math has always been a passion of mine. Thus, I prefer to tutor children in math, but I am qualified to tutor in subjects such as Spanish, science, and English. I find it very rewarding to help students learn and overcome struggles they have in school. Their smiles alone make the work worthwhile to me. My past experience tutoring students includes working with children between the ages of 6 and 16. While tutoring, I try my best to keep the student engaged by including physical and virtual math games, physical learning tools, and other learning instruments designed to make learning more engaging for students. My tutoring style is pretty hands-on, but I also try to sit back and allow the student to think more deeply about the content and absorb the knowledge on their own. Outside of academia, I love to draw, especially with graphite, but I do occasionally use charcoal, colored pencils, and pens. I also love to exercise at the gym, but I especially enjoy hot yoga and pilates classes. I was also a gymnast all throughout my childhood and adolescence, and I was a gymnastics instructor at my hometown gym in college.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have a Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Georgia. All of my degrees were earned with at least a 3.9 GPA and I earned the honor of being named the top math major from my undergraduate institution when I graduated. I have also had the pleasure of teaching mathematics at two different colleges and started tutoring math and physics over 20 years ago. Please allow me to accompany you on the exciting journey of exploration into math and physics!

Hello! I'm Varun Krishnamurthi, a college student studying Aerospace Engineering, and I'm currently available to help students in grades K-12 with any academic troubles they may have. I'm a National Merit Scholar with a 35 ACT score, and I have years of experience tutoring in math. I can cover a variety of subjects ranging from elementary math, to pre-Algebra, all the way up to Calculus. I also specialize in test prep, especially relating to the ACT and SAT. Furthermore, I have multiple 5 star reviews from previous students, so you can guarantee that you'll be in good hands!

Hi! My name is Carson. I graduated Cum Laude from Baylor University in 2018 with a degree in Russian (minors in math and physics) and I hold an Associates of Science from Big Bend Community College. I have been tutoring since 2013 at college, high school and middle school levels. I tutor all levels of math up to calculus II, as well as Russian, introductory chemistry, physics, special relativity and beginning quantum mechanics, but Russian and calculus are my favorites! I studied abroad in Russia where I got to visit the Red Square and Lenin's tomb! (I'll tell you all about it, but only if you ask in Russian...) I love helping people learn, and a huge part of my philosophy as a tutor is that ANYONE can learn to do math, solve physics problems, speak Russian, etc. With encouragement, motivation, time and attention, I have seen students will all starting levels of ability flourish and succeed in their studies. I love helping students to discover their own potential. I'm so excited to work with you and help you discover yours!

Personal Statement Mathematics is a very challenging discipline. In addition to it being challenging and demanding, it is also intimidating. Anyone who has ever spent hours working on math problems has learned to respect this area of specialty. Academia, however, is seeing an influx of students who enter each course wondering if that particular course will turn out to be the one that will derail their career dreams. Students are fully aware of the difficult task that lies before them and despite their best efforts they are still not successful. As a result, educators have the daunting task of identifying student's abilities, diagnosing and treating fear, in addition to teaching them the new material. A major component of my teaching philosophy deals with the fear component. Let me contest that I do not believe that students are lazy or incompetent but rather they are disgruntled and misinformed; that they somehow strayed away due to constant failures in mathematics. Failure can be constructive as long as it is dealt with quickly and by someone who knows the path to success. The problem is that this usually doesn't happen. Students typically work independently and without guidance. Students typically underestimate the time needed to learn the concepts needed; take too many complex courses while juggling a career and a family; but the greatest cause, in my opinion, is fear and anxiety, fear of not knowing where to begin and fear that their best efforts in the study process will still cause them to fail. As a result, students tend to avoid the issue altogether. As I am nearing my twentieth year as an educator, I am still dealing with this obstacle. There is no simple solution and I certainly will not devalue a student's education. Instead, I have felt that I should simply be honest about the task at hand. We as educators should make it clear that persistence is the key here and that there will be few chances at instant gratification. Mathematics is one of those courses that require a lot of investment in one's time and energy before results are shown. My convictions on mathematics and education in general are that people will always fear what they do not understand. It is the responsibility of the instructor to reduce that fear by presenting the material in such a way that students can understand and ultimately build confidence. All of these things can be done without compromising the goals of the course. Awareness on the part of the student will help immensely in eliminating the fear of mathematics. It is with this charge that I took up a career in education. I wanted a career that would allow me to assist students in becoming exceptional communicators, logical thinkers, and independent learners. By collaborating with students in their own education, we together can bring about successful mathematics instruction and enlist in students a feeling of pride, enjoyment, and appreciation of mathematics.

I love tutoring because it allows me to make a direct and meaningful impact on someone's learning journey. There's a unique satisfaction in helping students grasp complex concepts and watching their confidence grow as they overcome challenges. Tutoring not only allows me to share my knowledge, but it also helps me refine my communication skills, as I must adapt my explanations to meet each student's individual needs. I find great fulfillment in fostering a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and ultimately succeed. The personal connection formed through tutoring, combined with the opportunity to inspire a love for learning, makes it an incredibly rewarding experience.

Hi, my name is Bob Gannon. I am a retired Electrical Engineer with over 35 years of experience teaching other engineers and helping them understand difficult subjects. I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I am passionate about learning and I am continuously working to improve my skills. While working with you, if there is a topic that I am not very familiar with, I will research it and come up with the best way to present it to you. I look forward to working with you to help you understand your subject matter and enjoy learning. When we work together, we are a team, and I will do whatever I can to help you excel in whatever subject we apply ourselves to.

Through personalized, engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique journey, I am committed to inspiring learners reach their full potential.

I am here to assist you in any way I can to learn mathematics. I would like to call my sessions "Mathematics Without Tears"!