...My goal is to move my students past surface knowledge to deep understanding and mastery of subjects. I also believe each person has a specially designed PURPOSE, and I seek to motivate their journey to discovering it!Algebra is the KEY building-block skill that opens the door for success in pre-... (read more)
...I use a targeted approach that not only helps one prepare for the test but also master the material for use in future courses. I have extensive experience tutoring the SATs, which is similar to the ASVAB, as well as tutoring a marine specifically in the ASVAB. In teaching the ASVAB, I rely heavily on taking actual practice tests from the numerous study materials available for the test. (read more)
...This past summer, I taught Math Bridge (IM1-3) at Hamilton Education. I was an Adjunct Professor at San Diego Mesa College, where I taught Pre-Algebra, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry, College and Matrix Algebra, Elementary Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus with Analytic Geome... (read more)
...I received lots of good feedback on my tutoring skills in this area. I have plenty of experience in upper-level mathematics (calculus and differential equations) which rely on a solid understanding of algebra, therefore I am very comfortable/familiar with performing and tutoring prealgebra. I h... (read more)
...I often start with a summary of the day's objectives followed by inquiry, where I provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and to highlight any misconceptions in a positive light. I also welcome questions and try to avoid direct answers, instead opting for classroom dis... (read more)