...I spent five years' experience tutoring algebra and precalculus at a charter school in Boston, and have had a number of WyzAnt students during the past year a half. My strength in this subject is my ability to describe various problem-solving strategies in a way that makes sense. I also excel at helping students find specific strategies and techniques they feel most comfortable with. (read more)
...My most recent student earned a perfect score. I've helped students improve by more than the equivalent of 75 points in this part of the new SAT. SAT writing is really testing understanding of vocabulary, grammar, colloquial English, style, argument flow, and common usage. (read more)
I love teaching. I have spent several years working in biotech/pharmaceutical industry performing biological research, and have also provided training, instruction and messaging around cutting edge scientific innovation. I can provide a good perspective on application of biology for human benefit ... (read more)
I received a Bachelor in Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. I then went on to earn an MD from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, after which I decided to pursue high school science teaching. At this time, I earned a Masters in Education in Teaching and Curriculum from Fitchburg State University. (read more)
...I reinforce helpful skills through effective practice and frequent observation and testing while addressing student's weaknesses through honest discussions and specific feedback. I am an engineering and management consultant with 30+ years of experience. Before starting this business, I was an aerospace engineer and program manager for 15 years. (read more)