Nicolas R.

I teach mathematics to students in grades 9 through 12, working with them on everything from algebra and geometry to the more advanced material they encounter as they move toward graduation. I also teach French, so students and families who want support there have that option as well.

My approach is grounded in a solid academic foundation, I hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics, paired with real classroom experience. I spent three years working as a substitute math teacher across both junior and senior high school, which meant stepping into a wide range of classrooms and adapting quickly to different students, curricula, and learning paces. That experience, combined with years of one-on-one tutoring, shaped how I teach today: I diagnose where a student actually stands before jumping into new material, then build up their understanding step by step through scaffolding, rather than assuming they're ready for the next concept just because it's "next" on the syllabus.

I'm especially drawn to working with students who want to learn but get stuck, whether that's one specific topic that's tripping them up, or a broader need for consistent, ongoing support to reinforce what's being covered in class. Those are the students I find most rewarding to work with, because progress is visible and it tends to build momentum: once something clicks, their confidence and engagement usually follow close behind.