...In fact, it can mean the difference between being successful or not. When working with students, I take the time to understand motivators, drainers, current habits and what is working and what is not. This way I can work with the student to create a customized plan that will make the student feel good about the work accomplished and be a motivator to build momentum. (read more)
...I was Class Speaker and President, Debate Team Captain and Homecoming King, so I know how to engage people with confidence, overcoming any perceived cultural barriers, recognizing that communication, strategy, and empathy are keys to teaching. I have a Master's in Biomedical Engineering with a m... (read more)
...I am a big believer in learning through mistakes -- I've found that students tend to learn the best if they have the chance to try and sometimes fail in a safe space like a tutoring session. This helps them build their understanding and develop the confidence for real assessments. I have more t... (read more)
...I also grade the AP calculus exam that is given every year. I teach for understanding - not memorization. Because I have a lot of experience teaching PreCalculus and AP Calculus (21 years), I would be able to tutor Precalculus quite easily. (read more)