...I focus on building pattern recognition so that students know what to pay attention to within questions as well. Learning to zero in on relevant information helps students avoid getting confused by other details. I have two years of formal paid tutoring experience at my university, where I have... (read more)
...Then I try to prepare a personalized strategy for each student based on his/her grasping ability. This usually involves teaching those topics again, giving home assignments to students, periodically conducting unit tests and assessing them. I undertake quiz sessions to keep a track on student's progress. (read more)
I have been teaching at Northern Virginia Community College for over 25 years. I have taught Algebra 1 and 2, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus. While teaching at NVCCC, I was nominated three times for teacher of the year. (read more)
...The remaining was in groups of 5 to 6 students, learning specific math concepts. These students ranged from Freshmen to Seniors (18-22 years).I find that the best way for me to tutor is to know what the specific subject/topic is prior to start of the session. This will allow me to dig deeper into the concepts and be available at the session ready with several problems to work on together. (read more)
...This is where I first discovered my passion for helping other students succeed and my innate talent for teaching and tutoring. Upon graduation from UVA, I worked for America Online as a software developer from 1996-2001. I then decided to return to school in 2003 and complete all required coursework to teach secondary mathematics. (read more)