...Along the way, I ask students questions to see how much of the information they are absorbing. I have a lot of enthusiasm when I teach and I encourage students not to give up when they are struggling. I remind students how rewarding it is when they solve problems on their own with some guidance. (read more)
...My goal in tutoring, that I think will help students most, is giving what I call a "visceral" understanding of the material. A lot of tutors can understand how to use equations and what the variables in them refer to; but that leads more to an "intellectual" understanding. I want to give an und... (read more)
...I have degrees in mathematics, physics, and computer science as well as extensive experience tutoring. When tutoring, my goal is to consistently discover where the student is at and guide them gradually to the next level of understanding. I think it’s essential to take the time to work up, then jump around. (read more)
...My Spanish is very useful for a first or second year student, and my accent is good for a non-native speaker. The benefit of me not being a native speaker is I do remember, vividly, where I had trouble when I learned the language, and what was new to me as an American English speaker. I underst... (read more)