...My name is Tammy, and after a wonderful career in biomechanical engineering and research, including ten years at NASA Ames Research Center and working internationally, I have discovered a new passion in education. I am entering my ninth year of teaching undergraduate math (College Algebra, Preca... (read more)
...Additionally, I also work right alongside with my students. If we’re doing a Chapter 5 test review in Algebra, for example, I will work the same problems in the same order and compare answers at the end of every problem. By doing this, there will be a stronger connection during tutoring and I’ll be able to explain a concept more effectively or clarify why a problem is done in a certain way. (read more)
...Most of them have shown remarkable improvements in grades. Algebra, being the building block of higher mathematics should be learnt with lot of care. I try my level best to make the student understand the subject. (read more)
...They also learn time management in answering each question, and how to finish the test in a timely manner. CBEST workbooks also include CD's which give students even more practice with test taking. Lastly, I always make sure that a student has met his/her goal before he/she takes the exam! (read more)