...My educational background includes Masters degrees in mathematics and physics, as well as Ph.D. coursework in math. In my role as a Learning Center tutor, I have acquired extensive experience tutoring almost all levels of college math and many physics courses. I have also tutored high school math (algebra and above) and HS physics. (read more)
...Then, I determine what the student already knows so I can tailor my instruction to those goals. Finally, I ensure that students have ample time and opportunity to practice in a variety of ways, both with my guidance and independently, what they have learned in order to solidify that learning. This approach is based on the trivium concept that focuses on grammar, logic, and rhetoric. (read more)
...I find it easy to relate to students in 1 on 1 or small group settings and can present material in a way that they can understand it. If one approach doesn't work, I'll try another...then another, until the student feels comfortable. 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! (read more)
...I have tutored all high school math subjects for more than 10 years, both in person and online. I have several years experience tutoring Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, as well as a few years with geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. I also have experience with SAT math prep, ACT math prep, and AP calculus. (read more)
...Many of my clients struggled due to a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Others had a diagnosed learning disability, and still others were typical children who were just having a hard time with reading, or grasping concepts in the language arts. I have been able to help every child I have worked with, including those having autism, some of whom were nonverbal. (read more)