I taught high school mathematics in New Jersey for over 20 years. I have experience tutoring students from my former high school and I have worked as a tutor for Sylvan Learning Center and other organizations. My favorite math subjects are pre-calculus and statistics. (read more)
...One good resource is the Oxford Picture Dictionary because it's organized thematically, and is a good conversation starter. I have put many chapters of this invaluable resource on Quizlet, the online flashcard site that also has Google and IPhone apps. I also have many "icebreaker" questions: about education, food, or travel in the home country, or their reasons for learning English. (read more)
...My strategy as a tutor is to help students understand the "why" behind each concept and not just rely on memorization. I also want to show students how math can be helpful and applied to everyday life. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University, and I also completed a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics from Pennsylvania State University. (read more)
...My name is Kat and I am hoping to help you with your tutoring needs. I am a graduate of an Ivy League University and have extensive experience in both volunteer and for-pay tutoring. I have done volunteer tutoring for my high school's learning center in all general subject areas including language, algebra, sat tutoring, English, and writing. (read more)
...I graduated from Princeton University with a BSE in Civil Engineering, focusing on Engineering Systems and Operations Research. My class and lab/project work included linear programming, computer modeling and the high-level math that is required for these disciplines. As an engineer, I often took the "math intense" versions of various economics courses. (read more)