...Practice with both computation and problem solving makes students confident and successful. So often, I encounter students who know how to "follow the steps" but lack the understanding of why a problem is solved in a particular way or what the answer actually means. The use of the Common Core standards asks students to see the meaning behind the math--I can help give them that understanding. (read more)
...They will inform a student about how prepared he or she really is for the SATs. I did very well on my PSATs and this was reflected in my SAT scores. My highest PSAT scores were Critical Reading: 68 Mathematics: 63 Writing Skills: 64. (read more)
...I love being able to support students as they learn new skills. I work hard to create a strong connect with families to have open communication about student progress and also provide families with materials to continue working on skills beyond our tutoring sessions. As a certified reading specialist for students in grades k-12 I love all things literacy. (read more)
...Success is much easier to attain with smart, definitive and correct practices. Anything is possible with hard work and a passion to succeed. Haiku to MathMath is challenging,define simply, and practiceMath, easy as pi.~ChrisI am a classroom teacher for more than 10 years in both urban and suburban schools in Massachusetts. (read more)
...I believe that Trigonometry should not be something students try to memorize. Rather, it requires critical thinking and analytical skills that allow students to see success. I began tutoring high school students for the math SATs when I was a college student at Holy Cross. (read more)