...I patiently explain using more than one approach as we all learn differently. The student will get guided learning to work through the problems towards the solution, use multiple examples so as to have a firm understanding of what they are doing for each concept. Teaching math was not my first career. (read more)
...I have been a teaching assistant at UChicago, both in philosophy and in ancient Greek. At the University of Nebraska I was teaching assistant for classes in the honors program, and worked as a math tutor. At the elementary and middle school level the core of my experience has been on reading. (read more)
...I have 5 years of math and science tutoring experience and have a knack for making difficult concepts digestible. Reading comprehension can be one of the most frustrating aspects of standardized testing. It requires a different flavor of critical thinking that can be difficult to master. (read more)
...I have 5 years of classroom teaching experience with over 10 years of tutoring experience. In addition to working at the high school level, I have also taught an adult ed chemistry course, typically for those looking to go into the medical field. My bachelors degrees are in chemistry and meteorology with some graduate work in physics, but I enjoy all the physical sciences. (read more)
...I find it fun to diagnose which math skill a student is lacking and to find ways to patch and strengthen it up. I find it satisfying to teach a student to think outside of the box. I love the fact that all math levels are important to build up a higher understanding. (read more)