...But more often it comes down to correcting a student's way of thinking and studying; or explaining the concepts and meaning behind the numbers. I take a comprehensive approach---showing students not only how to work a problem but how to think through the problem. I show them how to interpret and translate the vocabulary of math so that they can first understand what the question is asking. (read more)
...I was a Undergraduate TA (now a Grad TA) for one of my senior engineering labs, Dynamics & Controls and was awarded the Knox T. Millsaps Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Award during my first term! That just shows how much dedication and care I put in to helping others understand difficult material. (read more)
...My tutoring style involves a lot of hands-on work with problems and a focus on understanding how to approach problems. Once the approach idea is solid, we make sure computations can be done quickly and accurately. This style makes sure students aren't just memorizing practice problems and understand the concepts deeply. (read more)
I am a FL certified instructor (English 6-12) with well over 10 years of classroom experience, who has earned Teacher of the Year distinction. I possess reading endorsement, TESOL/TOEFL certification, and ESOL endorsement. With experience teaching in both physical and virtual environments, I have taught English and reading courses from the remedial levels through Advanced Placement. (read more)
...I ask questions, dive deep into why things work, demystify formulas and methods, personalize my approach, and give encouragement at every step of the way. As we work our way through practice problems and official past tests, students develop understanding and increase their confidence. This imp... (read more)