...I am certified to teach math grades 5-12. I have 2 years of teaching experience in middle school, where I taught pre algebra. I currently teach in high school, where I teach courses above the level of pre algebra. (read more)
...My experiences as both a student and an instructor have shown me that the best teachers are those who not only possess a great deal of knowledge and expertise on the topic but also create a kind and non-judgmental environment where students feel comfortable being open about their academic struggl... (read more)
...I'm a fluent second-language Spanish speaker with consistent, daily practice in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. I have tutored Spanish for 5 years at all levels. I have enhanced my own practice through travel to both Spain and Mexico. (read more)
...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 firmly believe that there is no such thing as being or not being a “math person”—anyone can master even the most esoteric topics with a teacher who can adapt to how he or she learns and the particular difficulties he or she is having. I don’t like teaching math as a set of steps or a bunch of ... (read more)