...I am confident that through working with a child student to develop Study Skills I can dramatically improve academic progress. I created two Praxis II courses; Middle School Math (00069) and High School Math (00061) and taught them through the Community Professional Program at County College of Morris. I personally took both tests and scored high on both exams. (read more)
...Yes, I really do care about what Pythagoras was thinking when he found his amazing discovery. I find it enlightening and empowering to go through the same thought process as someone 2000 years ago to reach a conclusion that is pure truth and universal. Those great equations we see in our math ... (read more)
...I have won prizes for my writing both in college and in professional writing competitions. Since I've begun tutoring, I've come to appreciate how good grammar and critical reading can result in effective and persuasive arguments. In addition, as a nationally ranked Scrabble Player, I have a strong vocabulary, having read the entire dictionary twice. (read more)
...My particular strength is in preparation for the Math SAT as I have had students routinely score in the 600-700 range and one even scored a 780! I also enjoy the subject matter and I have found that makes it easier to communicate with students for whom math may not be their favorite subject.7-12... (read more)
...The average for 3 and above is about 55% of students. I have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics with a secondary education certificate. I am a New-Jersey-certified teacher currently teaching with 11 years of experience. (read more)