...I am passionate about teaching math and with my experience, know common pitfalls and can easily guide students around areas of concern. I learned French in the Peace Corps in West Africa and continue to speak French every day at home with my family. I am a full time math teacher at an A-rated school in Jefferson Parish, LA and will soon begin my 5th consecutive year teaching Geometry. (read more)
...A key role of the tutor is encouragement. Tutors and parents need to be positive and try to keep the student working and believing in themselves. It's easy to be discouraged and I think many kids would rather act like a trouble maker or lazy rather than think they aren't as intelligent as they think. (read more)
I love mathematics & I love teaching! I love not only helping others succeed but also helping them believe in themselves. I am determined to tailor explanations to the individual by patiently observing, listening, and trying until they get it. (read more)
...Lape, 2007-2009. I scored highly on the ACT and the SAT both on my first attempt (32/1460), and I have taught Algebra I/II, Geometry and Precalculus in the classroom. I specialize in working with students with learning and behavioral disorders, or who simply struggle in school and academia due to a variety of reasons. (read more)