...I played in high school band every year and was first chair in the highest band by the beginning of my 3rd year. In high school I participated in music conservatory, where I was the only tenor saxophonist, Costal Community band, which only accepted one tenor saxophonist from San Diego county, an... (read more)
...In tutoring, I first focus on understanding exactly what a student is having trouble with, then use a conceptual, process-based approach to building comprehension and skill. I find that by pursuing deeper understanding in a subject, students are better able to appreciate it, and in turn, learn a... (read more)
...I specialize in reviewing math skills. On the GED, these include arithmetic, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and algebra. I am happy to help students who have been out of school for awhile. (read more)
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...We will approach math as a global language and work together to build your confidence and fluency. I have 20+ years of experience teaching Prealgebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics, as well as preparing students for state assessments, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, Accuplacer, and ASVAB exams. I can help you target areas for growth and strengthen you math skills. (read more)