...While I came by my abilities in this area somewhat naturally, I agree with the current educational philosophy that emphasizes systematic and data-driven approaches to teaching skills that may seem somewhat intangible. I am also quite experienced with helping students develop better study habits ... (read more)
I have other thirty-five years of teaching/tutoring experience beginning in 1977 as the manager/tutor of the Stanford Tutoring Service in Palo Alto, California. There are few things more gratifying to me than the look of satisfaction in the eyes of a student for whom the math mystery has been revea... (read more)
43 Subjects: includingSAT Reading,SAT Writing,Spanish,SAT Math
...It was terribly tedious at first, but I developed a skill for breaking down a new concept and coming at it from several different directions. The other problem with teaching yourself from a book is that you rarely find the bulk material interesting. At first, I could get away with doing the subjects I liked and ignoring the ones I didn't. (read more)
...I am a Ph.D. student in mathematics. I have taken undergraduate linear algebra and graduate linear algebra. I have tutored linear algebra for undergrads before. (read more)
...Mathematics Subjects: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus 1 and 2. Engineering Subjects: Physics 1, Statics, Dynamics, Astrodynamics
CRLA certified (level 1) and over a year of experience tutoring I am CRLA certified in the subject (level 1 certification) as well as e... (read more)