...Was biology / premed in undergrad. Have successfully completed Master's level classes in anatomy and physiology. I have an undergraduate minor in English. (read more)
...I have also been a Chinese school teacher for more than 3 years in the USA. The school is the largest Chinese school run by the public school system in Vancouver Washington. I was as the teacher of our highest level class, with the most challenging Stanford Chinese teaching curriculum. (read more)
...Many students start with the infamous questions, "Why do I have to learn this?" or "When will I need this in 'real' life?" I love seeing the look on students' faces when they understand algebra and can then learn how to apply it to *their* own lives, whether it be sports, music or just about any hobby. For many students, Algebra II can seem like a boring sequel to a bad movie. YIKES! (read more)
...I am a very patient teacher and have a pleasant demeanor and can work well around frustration as I understand it first hand. And I use positive reinforcement as my main motivator. I believe that given proper time, hard work and discipline, a student can achieve any goal that he/she puts his/her mind to. (read more)
...I have previous experience tutoring high school students in pre-calculus, geometry and geometry. I have also worked with elementary and middle schoolers to tutor them in English and math. I focus on the fundamentals and make sure the students understand the basics. (read more)