...One is to make the idea more concrete and less abstract. A student may not understand why 0.3 is greater than 0.25, but they know why three dimes are worth more than two dimes and a nickel. Another is to present a simpler problem with the same concept, such as posing 1/3 + 1/4 to a student who answers 7/12 + 4/5 = 11/17. (read more)
...By entering into a course with a positive mindset they will not only relieve stress and test anxiety but will also be confident with the subject matter. I've tutored many students of all ages and believe I can help any student succeed. When given the opportunity to tutor, I will help my student... (read more)
...As a part of my statistics program at Grand Valley State University I elected to take a couple courses on SAS programming and did extremely well in both courses. I also used some of the statistical programing knowledge I gained in my position as a quality assurance technician. I still have several reference books on SAS, and I am eligible to be certified in SAS. (read more)
...As a graduate student I taught a lab class every semester and also tutored one or two students during the course of the semester. During my undergraduate years, I was a course content tutor for Chemistry and worked for the Center of Teaching and Learning at my university. I tutored from my sophomore year till I graduated. (read more)