...My approach is basically seeing how the student would attack a certain problem, finding the faults in their methods, and trying to explain the correct method of problem-solving in ways that would be most relevant and/or comprehensible to them. Ultimately, I truly enjoy being able to share my kno... (read more)
...I can also help you manage any test-taking anxiety so it does not get in your way. When I was in high school, I won an award for being the top history student in my class of over 500 students. I took several more world history classes in college and did quite well in them. (read more)
...I have seven years of previous experience tutoring at the middle school and high school level through the AVID program. As a previous college student, and now a certified math teacher I understand how pivotal it is in having a strong foundation in order to succeed. As for my background in math ... (read more)
...I have also had a career in systems engineering at telecom companies. My philosophy in teaching math is:
- Learning math should be an active experience and should relate to the world. And always use “simpler numbers” if a problem’s numbers are complicated. (For example, paying $4 for 2 orang... (read more)
...I am especially focused on helping students gain genuine mastery of the subject by first ensuring the student has a solid understanding of foundational concepts and then applying the lessons to real-world examples. I also have experience working with students with ADD, ADHD, and Dyslexia. I have taken math coursework through Multivariable Calculus at Duke. (read more)