...When working with a student, I can quickly assess and readily address underlying weaknesses, by looking past whether any one problem is right or wrong, to analyzing how they are thinking about the question, what are their math habits, how is their math vocabulary, and so on. I reach for the over... (read more)
...But the biggest source of my education has been interactions with students like you. My approach to tutoring is to listen to where you’re at, and then guide you to the path of understanding. It’s not hard. (read more)
...I have a thorough knowledge of math concepts, including the "new" math highlighted in the Common Core. Because I have experience with a vast number of students, I have built up resources and strategies to effectively teach students with all different strengths, weaknesses, temperaments, and learning styles. The average increase in SAT scores of the students I tutor is 300+ points. (read more)
...After graduating from Swarthmore College with a BA in Latin and a minor in English Literature, I taught in a small college prep school for 5 years. I later went back to school and got a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and worked as a Registered Nurse for a few years. I have 2 grown kids, one of whom is genderfluid, so I'm comfortable with queer and genderqueer folx. (read more)
...This gave me a sense of pride, being able to connect with students, and helping them distill difficult problems down to manageable parts. Having had success at this, I offered to hold similar sessions for General Chemistry I and II students as well. Sessions were always well attended. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Chemistry,SAT Math