Suri
Math Educator
- Math specialist
- Neurodiverse educator
Specialties: Mathematics
Why Suri teaches here
When I was a child, two things about me were quickly made apparent: firstly, that I was very different from most my peers, as many neurodiverse children are. But more importantly, it was discovered that I loved math in every single way from the bottom of my heart—and that I was determined to make sure everyone else did, too. In every year since, I have remained committed to helping others discover the joy of learning that I have.
I love teaching math because each student is unique, and explores their curiosity in different ways—and that means I get to learn and grow as an educator alongside each student, and discover the best ways to push them to be as curious and full of love for learning as possible.
In my personal life, I dedicate a questionable amount of time to playing video games, I collect stuffed animals, and I mass-produce cookies and other baked goods. I also watch over people's pet cats while they go on vacation, so there's a fuzzy feline in my apartment more often than not.
What students experience in Suri's classes
High Engagement
Suri teaches math with no memorizing, no homework, and no exams, building every class around the idea itself and letting students move at their own speed. She fell in love with math as a kid and designs lessons so each student follows their own curiosity, which is why families call her the math whisperer who finally made it click.
Intellectual Safety
Suri scored in the top 1 percent on the AMC, but she treats a wrong answer as information rather than a verdict and shapes class around how each kid actually thinks. She designs deliberately for students who freeze at rigid procedures, so the room stays low-pressure and a confused first try is just part of learning.
True Belonging
Twice-exceptional herself, Suri grew up knowing she was different from her peers, and she meets each student as the whole person they are rather than a score to fix. Between her love of video games, her shelves of stuffed animals, and the cat she is usually pet-sitting, she is openly herself, which gives kids permission to be themselves too.
The right mentor can change everything.
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Discover the courses and camps Suri teaches.
Accelerated Math
Does your child enjoy having an overview of what's to come ahead in math? Or have they forgotten som ...
Algebra 1
Does your child understand proportional relationships, but is curious about what comes next? Do they ...
Algebra 2
Does your child understand linear equations and how to find X? Are they ready for the next steps in ...
AP® Calculus AB (75 min)
Is your child racing ahead in math and ready for a new challenge? Are they bored in math and looking ...
Contest Math: Mathlete Training
If your student is quick at math, loves to spend time thinking on puzzles, and is want of a greater ...
Geometry
If you're reading this, you're probably wondering what the heck shapes are- and luckily, this class ...
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