...I have had hundreds of students and I have yet to find one who did not have more than enough mental capacity to do Algebra as long as they are given adequate instruction and help with the foundations. Understanding Algebra is so important to all subsequent levels of math. Learning how to handle unknown numbers is foundational, and built on that foundation of Algebra I. (read more)
...My teaching methods involve multiple representations to help students better grasp the underlying relationship between numerical data, graphs, tables, and trends. While some instructors introduce mathematical formulas early on, I choose to focus on proofs and derivations for a deeper conceptual ... (read more)
...I have extensive experience tutoring in Precalculus because it is one of the subjects I am most commonly asked to tutor. Helping students to form the mathematical foundation for the challenging material in Calculus is very rewarding, as is working with the talented high school students who take ... (read more)
...As a tutor, I conduct weekday chess sessions in elementary schools across the Saint Louis region, covering puzzles, strategies, etiquette, and facilitating in-course tournaments. Beyond tutoring and directing tournaments, I lead designated pocket chess parks in Saint Louis and manage logistics f... (read more)
...For each student, I create lessons tailored to your needs and provide flexible support to reach your highest potential. The core facets of my tutoring approach are:
High-Yield Content Teaching: The MCAT can be daunting because of the sheer breadth of topics covered, but over time I've gotten to... (read more)