...I start from the basics to show students how and why things are done. With connections drawn from known principles, and with some encouragement, many students find they know more than they think they do. I ask questions to guide the student to bring what they know to bear on the problems at hand. (read more)
...My highlight is coaching two students each to a 5-point increase on their ACT math score. (Results not typical, but definitely possible!) I live in Tyler, work in Kilgore, and am from Henderson. So, it's easy for me to meet in any of those cities. I prefer meeting at public locations (e.g. coffee shops, fast food places, libraries) in town. (read more)
...I have been tutoring it for over three years. I took a Calculus class in high school, majored in Math in college where I helped other students who struggled. So, unofficially, I guess I can say I've been tutoring this class for a long time. (read more)
...I am fully versed in all Reading tutoring techniques, and can provide study materials as well. I've spent 21 years on Violin, Chello, and Viola. I began in middle school, and made All-State Orchestra 4 times, star finals in violin solo 7 times, and finished top 3 all 7 times. (read more)
...I hope to pass that on to others, as well. I love the study of living things. My undergraduate degree is in Life Science Secondary Education. (read more)