...At university, I tutored Physics for Engineers classes for 4 years. I received lots of good feedback on my tutoring skills in this area. I have plenty of experience in upper-level mathematics (calculus and differential equations) which rely on a solid understanding of algebra, therefore I am very comfortable/familiar with performing and tutoring prealgebra. (read more)
...I like to take these standardized tests myself every now and then to make sure I stay current with new changes and formats to the test. The last time I took an official ACT exam in December 2014, I received a perfect composite score of 36! I have taught the ACT for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. (read more)
20 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Geometry,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...I am particularly concerned with the teaching of elementary mathematics, as it lays the foundation for all future math learning. I understand that the concepts can be confusing at first, and I am a patient teacher with all ages of students. My belief is that repeated practice is crucial to developing skills at this level of mathematics. (read more)
...What sets me apart from other tutors is the value I place on communication. Not everyone learns the same way, and I'm talented at finding different ways to explain the same concept so that I can gage what works best for each student. Not only do we do Math problems on paper, but we talk about options the student is considering and discuss reasoning for the choices we make while solving them. (read more)