...When helping students solve math problems I show students how to derive the formulas they learn in class so that they can understand the “why” behind the math as well as how math works. This also allows students to be able to manipulate problems to their advantage and solve them more quickly. In English I have worked with high school and college students as well as adults. (read more)
...Math was always one of my favorite subjects. I also enjoy math challenges and try to learn new ideas for problem solutions. When Microsoft Office was launched over 30 years ago, I became a rabid fan of Excel. (read more)
...I developed the curriculum for and taught Honors Calculus for many years using an AP textbook. I've also tutored calculus, so one-on-one experience has given me insight into common misconceptions and how to strengthen weaknesses. I often use graphics, technology, and real life applications to bring the fundamental concepts to life and make connections from concept to procedure! (read more)
8 Subjects: includingTrigonometry,Calculus,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...My personal goal, when I tutor is to encourage confidence and conceptual learning. My over 6 years of experience in teaching math to junior high school and strong conceptual subject knowledge has inculcated a strong inclination to facilitate students in learning mathematical concepts – that woul... (read more)
18 Subjects: includingTrigonometry,Calculus,Statistics,SAT Math