...I find tutoring to be a very enjoyable task, especially when that "a-ha moment" hits. Seeing success and confidence on a student's face makes the job worthwhile. I believe most students can find success with practice and patience. (read more)
...Having a student change from dreading math to really enjoying it brings me great satisfaction. An essential element to my tutoring approach is to break a problem down into its basic elements. Many times understanding can be most easily reached by doing a problem with simpler numbers. (read more)
...I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the student's picture of the subject matter, and not that the student can't understand at all what is going on. I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! (read more)
...I have been working as a teacher for 16 years at a university when I was in China. I have also tutored students from elementary and middle school in English, Math and Chemistry when I was in China. Being a teacher, I am well planned and organized, as well as caring and patient with students. (read more)
...Past and present students feel comfortable and build self-esteem under my tutelage. I learn about the student's needs and learning style, then provide materials and encouragement designed to build foundations and skills that will last a lifetime. In addition, I work on Test Prep in TASC, GED, A... (read more)