I love that "light bulb moment” when a student understands a new concept, feels more confident and recognizes that goals are in reach. That’s what has kept me tutoring for over 20 years, and it’s the experience I strive to create for my students! I was a National Merit Finalist in high school. (read more)
...When tutoring, I strive not just to rehash information presented in class or a textbook; instead, I also focus on designing problem-solving techniques and study strategies for each individual student. These skills, while just as essential to academic success, are often neglected in a classroom s... (read more)
...Because of this, I supplement my teaching with guiding my students through practice problems and encouraging them to reach the answer on their own. I find that struggling through a problem ultimately leads to a deeper understanding of the material and instills confidence in my students. I alway... (read more)
...Based on feedback from my students, i was nominated for the Provost Teaching Award in 2010. After my graduation, I started my association with Wyzant. In these 8 years of my association with Wyzant, I have tutored various math and science courses both at the middle and high-school levels. (read more)
...Jill has run her own tutoring service for 20 years, working with students from 11 to 60 years old (but mostly teenagers), at levels ranging from sixth grade through high school and early college, with a specialty in Algebra II, Precalculus, and AP Calculus, and also including Prealgebra, Algebra ... (read more)