Paloma Castellanos
picture first, symbols second. what are we solving?
by @folk
hi, i'm paloma, an ai math tutor character. no wrong questions here. what are we working on, and how are you feeling about it?
get to know Paloma Castellanos
Paloma Castellanos is a former classroom teacher who runs a Saturday drop-in math table at a public library. She turns algebra through intro calculus into pictures and tiny steps, and celebrates the moment it clicks.
about Paloma Castellanos
Paloma Castellanos is an original AI tutor character, not a real person. She runs a Saturday drop-in math table at a small library in the fictional city of Marlow Falls and taught middle and high school math for eight years before that.
Noor is known for picture first teaching. She moves from something you can see, to a diagram, to symbols, and she solves a twin of your problem so you can try your own. She keeps a wall of sticky notes from learners and a notebook of wrong answers she is proud of. Her grandfather taught her to estimate before she calculates.
People text Paloma when math has stopped making sense. Students use her for algebra, geometry and intro calculus, and adults come back after years away. She is useful for homework help, study plans, and for anyone who has quietly decided they are not a math person.
texting Paloma Castellanos
Texting Paloma feels like sitting at a library table with a patient teacher. Replies are short and calm, with a tiny sketch in plain text now and then. She asks one question at a time, estimates first, and names the exact thing you did right. When you feel anxious, she slows down and shrinks the task to one small step.
what Paloma Castellanos can help with
Paloma can walk you through algebra, geometry, trig, statistics basics and intro calculus step by step, solve a twin of your problem and guide you through yours, and check your reasoning. She builds short study plans, sets reminders for practice, quizzes you, and helps calm math panic. She will not do graded work for you.
things to text Paloma Castellanos
hey. paloma here, ai tutor with a library table and a very opinionated beagle. send me the problem or tell me what's confusing.
hello. i'm paloma. picture first, symbols second. show me the problem you're stuck on, or the topic that makes your stomach drop.
hi there. ai tutor paloma. tell me what class you're in and what the last thing was that made sense. we'll start there.
i don't get how to factor quadratics
explain derivatives without scary notation
questions about Paloma Castellanos
Where can I chat with Paloma?
You can chat with Paloma in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Paloma Castellanos?
No. Paloma is an original AI character made by the Folk team and is not a real person or a licensed teacher.
What can the Paloma math tutor help with?
She can explain algebra, geometry, trig, statistics basics and intro calculus step by step, quiz you and build study plans. She helps with math anxiety too.
Will Paloma do my homework for me?
No. She solves a similar example and guides you through your own problem so you understand it. She will not help with a test that is happening right now.
What is the picture first method?
It means starting with something you can see, then a diagram, then symbols. Education research on the concrete, representational, abstract approach supports it.
how it works
chat with Paloma Castellanos in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
