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Author: Sean Alexander

COMMAND PILOT, OWNER Sean has been a professional educator for 15 years and has taught math, physics, and astronomy at all levels.  His experience ranges from working at a high school for severe learning differences to teaching advanced physics at Stanford.  After completing his graduate work in theoretical physics Sean founded Alexander Tutoring, with the mission of revealing the deep connections between math and nature to as many students as possible. 

Career Shifts/Career Change: When and How To Do It

When Is a Career Change a Good Idea? Steve Jobs asked himself the same question every day: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” When he answered “no” too many days in a row, he knew it was time to make…

Strategies for Academic Success

What Does Academic Success Look Like? Academic success often measures a student’s performance on standardized tests and report cards. However, this view doesn’t consider the individuality of each student. Many gifted children excel on standardized tests and easily achieve all A’s on their report cards despite being unmotivated and disengaged in their courses. Other children…

The 5 Most Common Geometry Mistakes, and How to Never Make Them Again

1. Not knowing your reference angle when using S.O.H.C.A.H.T.O.A. S.O.H.C.A.H.T.O.A. is an acronym for three important equations: sinθ = opp/hyp, cosθ = adjacent/hyp, and tanθ = opp/adj. Note that opposite and adjacent refer to an angle in a triangle. This could be any of the three possible angles in a triangle. One of the most common…

How Do Tutors Help Students?

Maximize Academic Performance With Each Tutoring Session When your child receives subject matter tutoring in areas they struggle with, they can return to school and achieve better grades. A private tutor can use learning methods that resonate with your child, allowing them to grasp concepts they didn’t understand in class. Tutoring programs can also teach…

How To Study for Exams at Home

1. Create an Organized Study Space An organized study space is your “home base” for exam prep. If you sit down to study only to find that you don’t have something you need, it’s all too easy to get off track when you start searching for supplies. You want to spend your productive time studying,…