...It was at college that I first began tutoring and discovered that I REALLY like it (I mean really). I enjoy math itself a lot, so working one-on-one with students to help them understand it gives me a sense of gratification. There is someone uniquely delightful about seeing someone "get" subject... (read more)
Hello, I am Karen. I taught mathematics for 15 years at a technical high school. Prior to teaching high school mathematics I worked in the benefits field as a communication consultant for 18 years. when I came to education, I enjoyed the interaction with my students and especially the moments of euphoria when they understood the concept we were working on. (read more)
...Too often, students get very good at memorizing certain procedures without having an understanding of what they are actually doing. I ask a lot of questions to assess the student's thought process and then tailor my instruction based on the student's response. I have expertise in tutoring any middle school math and high school math subjects. (read more)
...I am recently retired and, although new to Wyzant, I have 25+ years of teaching and tutoring experience. My teaching has been profiled in the New York Times. I am a Wyzant tutor certified in all fields of mathematics. (read more)
I graduated valedictorian of my class at Vincentian Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently an M1 student at Drexel University College of Medicine, and I just graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior as well as Environmental Scien... (read more)