...I like to focus first on understanding the concepts. Too often, students understand the mechanics of solving the problems but not the physical laws (like Newton's laws) behind them. Once the student has a solid foundation, it's time to do problems - lots of them. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Calculus,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...I am able to explain algebra from simple to complex, and I am able to break it down into small, easy to understand steps that students can grasp. I have 6 years experience helping students improve their SAT math scores. I developed a tutoring strategy of identifying which skills need to be built up, and increasing speed where skills are strong. (read more)
...As a tutor, I am very amicable (I do quite well with kids) and I believe in thinking outside the box and helping students understand the concepts, not just memorization, I am proud to say that all of the students that I have tutored in the past have improved at least a letter grade in their class... (read more)
...My foundational math is second to none, and it has made college math and physics (or really any science) a breeze. I tutored all through college from 1st-12th grade so I have tons of experience working with all ages. I am the oldest of six siblings in my family so I am familiar with kids and I work well with them. (read more)