...I provide assistance, work through examples, fill in the gaps, and rephrase the students own words to deepen their understanding. If I help lay out the first few stepping stones, ideally the student put down the next one. I want the student to have an 'aha' moment on their own steam. :)My schedule is incredibly flexible, so do not hesitate to ask for "weird" tutoring hours. (read more)
...I want my students to gain confidence in their abilities and apply the problem solving skills that I teach them to new challenges in school and in life.
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...I currently work as a research scientist at Loyola University. I work on bladder cancer research. After being the only freshman to take Genetics (a 300 level course) at Augustana College and doing exceptionally well, the professor asked me to tutor other students. (read more)
...It reflected in the classroom by having high test scores. My neighbor, classmates, and family members asked me to tutor them. I'm not bragging, but I believe all the preceding would help to raise one's confidence level up. (read more)
...I have taught most of these classes professionally for many years, with an emphasis on teaching AP Calculus AB and BC. In addition, I enjoy teaching elementary and middle school students and introducing them to the joy and wonder of mathematics. I am patient, encouraging, and am able to explain things in simple ways to help them build intuition and confidence. (read more)