...I was born in Cairo, Egypt. I left Egypt when I was 3 years old (I am 41 years old now). My parents, brothers, aunts, uncles and the church I belong to speak Arabic. Arabic was and is spoken at home and English on the streets and with friends. (read more)
...I believe in the direct method as well as the grammar-translation method so my teaching style is a mixture of both, depending on what works best for the student. The only negative side to working with me is that Okinawa has its own unique dialect and accent that sets it apart from mainland Japan... (read more)
...I run a program that helps students with Math and Test Anxieties in Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra as well as Intermediate Algebra. I can show you ways to deal with these issues. I have taught students from 1st grade in Elementary School to adult students returning back to college. (read more)
...Algebra 2 understanding needs to be strong and deep for a student to succeed in Precalculus and Calculus. With that in mind, I aim to assist the student in knowing the principles behind the solution techniques we use in Algebra 2 rather than just memorizing "tricks" for each type of problem. Knowing the 'why" will help them tackle and solve problems in all of their future math endeavors. (read more)
...I have studied Genetics during my B.S. studies as well as M.S. As a researcher, I used the techniques of genetics to conduct the studies on research cohorts and published my data in high profile journals. I have tutored this subject to many students including those of University of California at Berkeley. (read more)