...Learning for school or to get a job? Their needs must be assessed and the best texts for the job chosen. One good resource is the Oxford Picture Dictionary because it's organized thematically, and is a good conversation starter. (read more)
...Math can also require work but it should never be so hard as to make a student give up or cry. I am passionate about Math in the early years, from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus. Middle school and early High School are the ages when most children develop crazy ideas about their abilities regarding math. (read more)
...I have taught all levels of math from Applied Math through AP Calculus BC. I feel the most important thing to succeeding in any math course is to understand what you are doing not just trying to memorize a list of steps. I enjoy seeing students finally having a "light bulb" moment and feeling confident. (read more)
...I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Economics modified with Math from Dartmouth College. I tutor a wide range of topics, from subjects such as math, economics, and reading to standardized exams such as the LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I have recent experience in all of these areas and have even been tutored myself! (read more)
...I am now working as a Research Specialist at at the University of Pennsylvania. I have 16 years of experience in tutoring Math for mainly high school students. Students that I taught entered Johns Hopkins University, Syracuse University, Penn State University, Temple university, Ursinus University and so on. (read more)