...I have tutored mostly one-on-one, but also in a classroom. My approach to tutoring is to first identify the problematic concepts, which are frequently not the subject being taught. For example, a student may be struggling in calculus because there are still elements of algebra that elude them. (read more)
...I am an advocate of using the Socratic method so that students can arrive at answers with their own abilities but facilitated by my guidance. I worked as a tutor for Mathnasium, served as a tutor in my high school, volunteered in Waco ISD as a high school tutor, and provided virtual tutoring services for students in New York. I worked as a math tutor for Mathnasium. (read more)
...I knew I wanted to be a math teacher, and so I decided I needed to be well educated on a variety of math courses. I also just love math classes! I find it valuable to understand mathematics as a whole, even as an elementary teacher. (read more)
...The three areas of teaching where I believe I am able to give students their biggest, quickest boost are these:
1) K5-7th grade math
2) K5-3rd grade reading and spelling
3) 2nd-6th grade grammar
I think that summer is a GREAT time for giving students an academic boost! In summer students ar... (read more)
...In my time working in Delaware, I also tutored a couple of elementary and high school students in Math and Chemistry. I am very interactive in my tutoring approach. I strive to make my tutoring sessions very easy-going and relaxed. (read more)