...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
I currently work as a department chair of an excellent high school in Rhode Island. I teach AP Calculus and absolutely love it. I also am an instructor at Johnson and Wales University. (read more)
...Since entering New York University in the fall of 2015, I have continued to volunteer my time to tutor by staying late on week nights and going over numerous practice problems with many struggling students. My passion for teaching stems from my love of learning and exploring new ideas. One of m... (read more)
...For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for six. It is my job to help each student find what works best for them. (read more)
...I have also had experience teaching algebra and feel comfortable explaining many different methods and ways to approach problems. I have taken linear and abstract algebra at a college level and have extensive knowledge of the subject area. I have also had experience teaching Algebra II and feel comfortable explaining many different methods and ways to approach problems. (read more)