...I've been highly influenced by Sal Khan's emphasis on mastery learning. This mindset focuses on doing whatever it takes to master a concept, rather than just trying to "get it" the first time and hoping it works. In physics, we often have to work with various representations (graphs, diagrams, ... (read more)
I am certified in 7-12 secondary mathematics with a bachelors degree in Business and Human Relations. I have taught highschool mathematics, specifically Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Currently I am a homeschool parent and prior to that I was a highschool math teacher. (read more)
...I provide instruction tailored to students' specific needs and to engage them with the material in general. Active-learning activities are very important to me; for example, in addition to going over official practice questions in detail to discuss the correct and incorrect answers, I also have ... (read more)
...I was a student teacher at UC Berkeley for two semesters. I worked with 5 students once a week and also provided office hours out of the classroom. I also helped the Berkeley Fiction Review publish 2 chapbooks filled with short stories and poems. (read more)
...I excel at helping struggling students understand math subjects that they find hard or complicated in math class. I routinely tutor students 1-on-1 before and after school when they struggle in math or my engineering class. I have the perfect balance of education, professional experience, and teaching experience to help you learn new material. (read more)