...Taught Algebra 1 for over 15 years with a 85% passing rate on Common Core PARCC tests. Patient and Knowledgeable I have taught Pre-Calculus for over 10 years. My students have exceeded the World Averages on the International Baccalaureate tests. 100% of my students were successful the following year on the AP Calculus exam. (read more)
...I find that we are most productive in any format as long as we come to class prepared and eager to learn! Regarding myself, I took numerous challenging classes in High School, from AP Chemistry and AP Biology to AP Language Composition and AP BC Calculus, among other courses. Additionally, on my SAT, I scored a 1570 while tutoring many of my peers in SAT English and Math. (read more)
...I focus on the elaborative rehearsal method, which builds new information on previous information to create an in depth understanding of the material. As someone who works in academia, I know how important it is to connect with the material on a personal level and use it in everyday life. I pre... (read more)
...While segmenting words with digraphs and blends the discussion will come that talks about the number of sounds in the words. Again Elkinin boxes will help with this type of activity. Analogy lessons will be used to help students know that they can use what you know to read and spell other words with similar parts. (read more)
14 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Elementary (K-6th),Reading,Elementary Math
...I often introduce fun ways to remember formulas or faster ways to make calculations. Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick review of limited concepts in these areas will increase test scores. (read more)
13 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Geometry,SAT Math