James D.
Private tutor in New Haven, CT
Education
I'm a Ph.D. candidate in Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia where I use statistical and physics-based techniques to study the drivers of extreme flooding and to make optimal decisions. I completed my undergraduate study at Yale University in 2015 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. My current course work is in the areas of applied physics and applied statistics, but I enjoy teaching most courses in science, mathematics, and beyond! You can learn more at my web page, jamesdossgollin.me
Experience
I have offered private tutoring since 2011, run a college access program, and taught masters level students at Columbia. During this time I have learned that simply knowing material isn't sufficient; instead, successful teaching involves finding the particular ways to present information that work for each student. While all students learn differently, we all learn better when we are engaged and confident. My strategy is therefore to focus on developing core skills and confidence; I'm consistently amazed by what students are able to do when their essentials are strengthened.
Subject Expertise
AP StatisticsAP Calculus BCCalculus 3Intermediate AlgebraCollege AlgebraMultivariable CalculusPre-CalculusIntermediate AlgebraLinear AlgebraPre-AlgebraCivil and Environmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEarth ScienceEnvironmental ScienceAP Spanish LanguageAlgebra 3/4StaticsStatisticsScientific ProgrammingMiddle School MathPSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2Computer ProgrammingPythonStatistics Graduate LevelAP Environmental ScienceProgramming12th Grade ReadingSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsAP Calculus ABCalculus 1Calculus 2AP ChemistryAP Physics 1AP Physics 2: MechanicsPhysics9th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade12th Grade WritingSAT12th Grade math12th Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade math11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade math10th Grade9th Grade WritingAlgebra 1Algebra 2
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I'm an avid soccer player/fan/coach/referee -- my teams are AS Roma and Sportivo Luqueño of Paraguay and I play in my share of leagues around the City. I also love to travel, and my work on water, climate, and flooding has taken me to places like Cameroon, Paraguay, England, and Brazil. I also enjoy exploring the City, visiting new neighborhoods, and trying new foods. I still haven't found a pizza in New York that can compare with New Haven brick oven apizza! I'm proud of my hometown.
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