...I would prefer if I received an idea of what your expectations are for a tutoring session before committing. This way I would know if we would be a good fit, and if you could benefit from meeting with me. Any information is appreciated-- this may include the course you want help with, the sections/concepts that you are less comfortable with, or the specific problems you are working on. (read more)
...And I think that mathematics as a subject lends itself to one-on-one tutoring. My experience is that through one-on-one instruction, most students who are below grade level on math can get caught up, and most gifted students are able to excel beyond the confines of what the school system offers. Mathematics in a classroom setting is boring. (read more)
...I have tutored dozens of students in algebra topics and I get results. My students always tell me that my patience and ability to explain leave them with a great sense of understanding and of course satisfaction in their final grade! Over the last 9+ years, I've tutored dozens and dozens of Calculus and Precalculus students. (read more)
...Tutors need to know how to relate to students and explain the concepts in ways that are accessible. In many ways, learning a science is like learning a foreign language, and that takes patience and diligence. I so enjoy working with students and getting them to a place where they are fluent in chemistry. (read more)