...The first session with a student I spend determining their previous knowledge to find out if/where these roadblocks are and begin our sessions from there. I also incorporate problem solving skills that will be an asset in future classes. I look forward to working with you.I have a Masters in chemistry with 20+ years of experience teaching at the HS and college level. (read more)
...I taught this subject at Fairfax Public school for the after school test preparation program and for fairfax continuous education department. I have all the resources/material and many old exams. I have been teaching and tutoring GRE for the last 12 years. (read more)
...As a Public Forum debater on the national circuit for four years, I've had plenty of experience analyzing papers in academic journals and constructing 4-page arguments. I believe the critical thinking skills I developed as a debater were what helped me perform well on the SAT. As a tutor, I'll ... (read more)
...The second step is crucial for growing a student's mind! Math was my favorite subject in grade school! I enjoyed learning how to think abstractly and apply my knowledge to relevant life problems like calculating the tax at a restaurant or estimating where would be the best mutual location for my group of friends to meet by minimizing driving time. (read more)
...Throughout my time tutoring and as a student, I’ve learned that the best way to handle challenging subjects or topics that don’t peak your interest is to create learning/studying habits that do. With students, I find it important to tailor my teaching style to the way a student learns best (visu... (read more)