...I have four years of experience, but I'm new to this website. The bulk of my previous experience centers around algebra 1, algebra 2, biology, chemistry, and physics at the middle and high school level. I find tutoring to be a very enjoyable task, especially when that "a-ha moment" hits. (read more)
...An essential element to my tutoring approach is to break a problem down into its basic elements. Many times understanding can be most easily reached by doing a problem with simpler numbers. And, it is always essential to find out where your mastery of concepts stops and build from there to the concept under consideration. (read more)
...I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the student's picture of the subject matter, and not that the student can't understand at all what is going on. I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! (read more)
...I have also tutored students from elementary and middle school in English, Math and Chemistry when I was in China. Being a teacher, I am well planned and organized, as well as caring and patient with students. I can speak and write Mandarin Chinese very well, especially my handwriting is excellent. (read more)
...Other educational areas include English, Information Systems, and Occupational Education.I recently completed my dissertation making me uniquely qualified to work with students on grammar issues. I have tutored GED/TASC students in New York. I also worked with military members as a functional academic skills instructor, including grammar skills. (read more)