...Teaching/Tutoring Method:For the most part, I try to focus on helping the student understand the concepts. I have an excellent understanding of the subject and I can break it down to the simplest way possible so that the student can understand. As the student tries to learn from me, I constantl... (read more)
...I taught honors geometry for three years and Common Core geometry for five. I have taught both regular and honors precalculus over the 17 years I teach. I know the curriculum and I know what precedes the class as well where the class is leading (calculus). I taught trigonometry for more than 10 years as parts of different courses, and a stand alone course. (read more)
...I also think there's a fear factor involving math. Most students think it is a difficult subject and fear they will do badly. This creates an additional barrier for the student to succeed. (read more)
...My name is Brandon Bourassa. I have recently graduated from UCSD with a B.S. in Oceanic and Atmospheric Science. I specialize in mathematics and the physical sciences. (read more)
...I majored in math, and while I was taking classes I made extra money working as an independent tutor for elementary and high school students. I'm available on Mondays, Thursdays, and weekends for most of the day, or on other days after 4 PM. I like helping people to develop an interest in the subject themselves, so that it doesn't seem like work when they're learning. (read more)