...I have been to Japan. I scored a 4 on the AP Japanese Test. During the school year, I tutor a student with disabilities in spelling, vocabulary, reading and phonics among other subjects. (read more)
...I want they understand completely by thinking and thinking until they get the right answer. Math requires high level of thinking and understanding, not just memorizing formulas. In my lesson, students can't leave the class without complete understanding. (read more)
...I'd love to help you with your SAT Math II test prep! I had to take a similar military entrance exam, the AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test) and did well enough to qualify for a 4-year college scholarship. I helped a young man raise his ASVAB math score from a 29 to a 40 over the course of three weeks. (read more)
...I have taught ESL in Shanghai, Seattle and Los Angeles for the past 7+ years. I was able to train young students up to the adult level in ESL as well. I've consulted finance companies in Shanghai and I avidly read the news concerning financial markets. (read more)
...The main characteristics I strive for in my classroom are for my students to want to come to class everyday and participate. I believe the way to do this, is include technology, labs(group projects), and open fair discussion in the class. But more importantly so, a safe and welcoming environment where students feel *truly* comfortable engaging in the content. (read more)