...Having that kind of positive influence in a person's life is very satisfying. I see that at the community college as well, and when you see them over the course of a few semesters, they learn to trust your guidance. I usually tutor in a public location such as a public library or coffee shop. (read more)
...I was able to succeed by doing problem sets, particularly focusing on meaningful problems (and not necessarily quantity). Having a clear mental model of the system helps me understand the question, to break it down and systematically solve it. Having a clear mental model reduces anxiety and buil... (read more)
...My students benefit from my experience tutoring the course and the perspective I offer on mastering it by understanding how its many pieces fit together. Statistics is one of my favorite subjects to tutor. I believe it is one of the most important subjects in math for understanding the world around us. (read more)
...I see the big picture in helping my students achieve their goal. I've helped many students win scholarships and awards, and improve GPA in untraditional ways to dramatically increase their chances of college acceptance. With new students, I have free initial consultation to meet and get to know... (read more)
...I've had the opportunity to work extensively with the CPM curriculum at the high school level. My focus has been on Common Core Algebra 1 and 2, as well as Common Core Geometry. Over these years, I've developed a deep understanding of the principles and methodologies behind the Common Core approach. (read more)