...While in High School I took AP US History. This was my favorite class I took. History is a passion of mine, and as I grow older, I travel more and more within the United States to really grab a grasp of the history and efforts it took to make this great nation. (read more)
...One of the stumbling blocks for some students is simple lack of confidence in their skills. I had a case like that once with calculus student. It was costing the student time on his exam, and therefore his grades. (read more)
...TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:We've all felt the pain of not being able to understand a topic. Whether it's abstract math or abstract art that we're struggling to grasp, our brains are wired to tell us to stop trying the same thing over and over again when it doesn't work. The pain of learning is unavoid... (read more)
...While there are hurdles to learning math, those difficulties serve rather as milestones to be celebrated rather than obstacles to bemoan. As I tutor, I look to meet students where they are and build on the foundation they have. Students have an array of strengths and background knowledge, and it is important to tutor in a way that works for them. (read more)
...I have taught all levels of math for over 20 years in Portland. I have spent the past 4 years tutoring high school students through all Algebra levels, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus and Calculus. I specialize in helping students who learn visually and verbally, not just symbolically. (read more)