...I know I would never have been able to ace those basic, hard sciences, without her. Oct 10, 2010
Student: Phoebe was GREAT! Ok, I am a non-mathy student, and the stats class was the last thing I wanted to go to on my weds nights. (read more)
...Over the years, I've noticed the role that confidence plays in mathematical success. It is very common for people to struggle with mathematics, and often a root cause is simply a lack of familiarity and confidence. I have developed an approach where I focus on introducing a topic slowly and pie... (read more)
9 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Calculus,SAT Math
...I am studying qualitative and quantitative research methods and I enjoy tutoring math, science, and writing on the side. Prior to beginning my PhD program, I taught Special Education upper-level STEM in NYC for five years. Specifically I taught Algebra, Chemistry, Calculus Biology/Living Enviro... (read more)
...Throughout my undergraduate, I was a Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC) calculus tutorial leader for UC Irvine students from my sophomore to senior year. I attended my students' lectures and created lessons based on what was taught that week. I held sessions twice a week and hosted 2 midterms and 1 final review session every quarter. (read more)
...I am a creative, patient and very empathetic tutor. I want my students to succeed and take the time to explain why a rule is in effect e.g. the Oxford or serial comma. When a person knows why something is used, they are more likely to remember the rule. (read more)