...To get better average grade, you need to score extremely high grades later on. For example, if you get 65 and 70 in the first two exams, you need to score 90 and 95 in the next two exams to get an average of 80. The fact is scoring 90 and 95 in the next exams for someone who had 65 and 70 in th... (read more)
...I have a degree in Math-CS from UCSD, where the math -focus is specifically in discrete math since this is the math used in CS. On top of that I specifically have TA'd for the discrete math courses for 5 years now at UCSD & UCI. Therefore I have taught discrete math at least 10 quarters at UCSD... (read more)
...Once you know the techniques, you will be amazed at how powerful they can be. Topics in Algebra 1 include handling linear equations and inequalities, graphing, word problems, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations and factoring. Just let me know what you need help with. (read more)
...I've worked at the UC System, Wash U. St. Louis, Northwestern University as well as Claremont McKenna College -- each institution had an acceptance rate under 20%. I knows exactly what helps to make a student stand out in the process, as well as what mistakes students tend to make when they apply to college. (read more)
...Additional to tutoring on Wyzant, I have experience working at Kumon Reading and Math center, ASPIRE (after school program at Rio Hondo elementary school), and have TA'ed for Calculus AP AB. Math has always been my strong suit and I've always loved to provide assistance for others. I will use my experience as a tutor and student to outline mistakes commonly made by students. (read more)