...My approach to teaching focuses on engagement with material and strategies to understand the content learned, rather than memorize it. While memorization can have its place, I believe understanding material is the best way to remember it long term. I use frequent "check-ins" with students and am always happy to back up or rephrase to ensure the pace is appropriate. (read more)
...I specialize in helping students that have had difficulty with executive functioning skills, reading and writing, mathematics, study skills, and maintaining consistent motivation. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Virginia. I specialized in Christian Studies with a second area of concentration in Islamic Studies. (read more)
...I am originally from Virginia but have lived and taught in International Schools in South America for the last nine years. Students (and parents!) often say "I HATED Chemistry" in High School, which only makes my heart yearn to have them in my own science classroom. I strive to make learning me... (read more)
Jeff is a national leader in math instruction, with over 20 years experience in teaching and teacher training. His expertise lies in breaking down complex topics in a way that is easy to understand, identifying and targeting student misconceptions, and helping students see the beauty and fun in mat... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,SAT Math,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...To address this head-on, I teach my students to encounter mathematics as would an athlete to a sport or an artist to an art form - with curriculums emphasizing rigorous training. It follows that each curriculum undergoes the following analogy. You go to the gym and observe the weights from a distance. (read more)