Ricky
Certified Tutor
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. As you might guess, I specialize in teaching mathematics, though I can also tutor in physics.
I've tutored and taught students both online and offline ever since I got my Bachelor's Degree, including during my time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you understand why math is intuitive and natural, so that it's easy for you, too. In my spare time, I like to to solve math puzzles (yeah, I know I'm a nerd), play video games and board games, and watch anime.
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Undergraduate Degree: Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Graduate Degree: Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Mathematics
Math, Video Games, Board Games, Anime
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- ACT Math
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Algebra 3/4
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
- Arithmetic
- ASPIRE Math
- CAHSEE Prep
- CAHSEE Mathematics
- Calculus
- Calculus 2
- Calculus 3
- College Algebra
- College Physics
- COMPASS Mathematics
- Competition Math
- Differential Equations
- Discrete Math
- Finite Mathematics
- Geometry
- Graduate Test Prep
- GRE Subject Test in Mathematics
- GRE Subject Tests
- High School Physics
- IB Further Mathematics HL
- IB Mathematical Studies SL
- IB Mathematics HL
- IB Mathematics SL
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Multivariable Calculus
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- SAT Prep
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- Science
- Test Prep
- Trigonometry
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching motto is "math is easy". My goal when tutoring is to make sure students remember what they need to be understanding why the facts are true. When everything makes sense and connects naturally, then it's easy to recall facts and apply formulas.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to get right into things. I want to find out what you're having trouble with and what you want to work on, and then work on that.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I'm able to learn mathematics because it makes sense to me. When I see why the facts and theorems are true, it's so much easier for me to remember everything and use it. If I instill that same methodology in a student, I'm sure they'll be able to learn math on their own.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
What motivates me is success. When I succeed in something, I find myself more motivated to continue. So I would have the student work through easier problems, both to cement basic skills and to build up the successes needed for motivation.