...However, all of these concepts are also based on logic, hence the use of proofs in many of these classes. If a student understands the logic better than the visual, I can guide them to understand the concepts that way. This subject now paves the way for me to help all of my students from Prealgebra through Calculus! (read more)
...I could help students achieve better understanding of math concepts. I plan to teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, geometry, calculus, physics and also help students prepare for ACT and SAT math. I believe students sometimes feel they don't like a subject because they don't do well in the subject. (read more)
...I warn my prospective students that the gains to be made with just a week or two of preparation will be very limited. I have a great deal of experience both with the ACT material itself and teaching this material to high school students preparing for college. The main thing to be gained from test prep tutoring is a plan of attack specific to the test. (read more)
...Their specific need did not happen to coincide with the group average need. The explanation addressed to the average did nothing for them, because the group average question was not THEIR question. In my experience, by far most students CAN understand course material, even if previously struggling, if they simply have their specific individual questions and needs addressed. (read more)
...I want to become a tutor for two main reasons 1) student loans and 2) I love to teach. In high school I was captain of my chess and swimming teams. I was a member of my high school's soccer team and I was a leader in our international club. (read more)