...I have been tutoring math for 15 years, and these qualities have set me apart from other math tutors. The courses I tutored included SAT Math, ACT Math, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry and Precalculus. In my current job, I develop curriculum for the math sections of the SAT and ACT. (read more)
...I have also tutored Chemistry at the college level and have taught statistics to college students, Masters students, and PhD students. My experience in the Teacher Preparation program at Princeton taught me many teaching methods that I use while tutoring. I adapt my tutoring approach to every student as I learn about his/her learning style throughout our first session together. (read more)
...I conclude by checking the validity of the solution(s). "Plug and Chug" as it is referred to by my past students. It is my tested and proven method of understanding what is being taught. I found that memorization of certain formulas may save time on tests, but is less beneficial to the students' understanding of a topic than the aforementioned logical approach. (read more)
I'm a graduate from an Ivy League college with a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Even though, aside from when I worked at a teaching assistant while getting my masters in mechanical engineering, I don't have teaching background, I have always enjoyed tutorin... (read more)
...I can definitely tutor trigonometry. I am well versed in the three main trigonometric functions as well as the three reciprocal trigonometric functions. I also clearly know how to use them to solve various geometry problem with right triangles as well as other polygons. (read more)