...It's important to build a solid base of knowledge because all math builds on previous information, and if one concept is not grasped, it will continually appear and prevent further understanding of additional topics. I have been tutoring math students for over 15 years, initially starting with h... (read more)
18 Subjects: includingTrigonometry,Calculus,GRE,SAT Math
...The best way to move through weaknesses in studies is to address them directly after all! My goal with students is to see things that can improve and offer suggestions as well as subject matter knowledge they can use to help master the material they work on. Corresponding grade improvements follow good habits and hard work - and I offer those to students. (read more)
...In the process of solving problems, we will make use of strategies that probably sound familiar and intuitive but are underutilized: Draw a Diagram, Make a List, Solve a Simpler Related Problem, Work Backwards, etc. If "Back-to-Square-One" instruction is needed, then that is what we will do: At your own pace. Pinpointed to where you actually need it. (read more)
...Not only that, but I am big on building self esteem. Encouragement is a must for a learner! With the older grades, I continue to address note taking, study, and organizational skills. (read more)
...With my extensive knowledge of the subject, I believe I am qualified to tutor differential equations. I have done graduate level work in linear algebra, which helps me see the subject from a broader perspective than someone who has only been exposed to undergraduate linear algebra. I have also tutored linear algebra using conceptual and problem-oriented approaches. (read more)