...I am also open to adjusting my tutoring method depending upon the student. I know that all students do not learn the same way and I think to have a successful tutoring relationship, the method which makes it easiest for the student to learn must be used. Whether that involves using interactive lessons or simply involves running through extra practice problem sets. (read more)
...Subjects I've extensively tutored include: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Basic Algorithms, Data Structures. What I enjoy most about tutoring is instilling confidence into students and seeing that aha moment from them when they finally understand how to differentiate a function or implement Dijkstra's algorithm. I'm easy to reach and respond very quickly. (read more)
...I'm experienced in using multiple approaches to teach Algebra, and have had success with students who have had difficulty with the subject before. I also scored in the 95% percentile on the math section of the GRE, which prominently features problems at this level of Algebra. I've taught Geometry in the classroom to regular ed and special education classes. (read more)
I am a Naperville North High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate with a degree in Mathematics. I have extensive problem-solving experience including winning 1st place at the 2007 ICTM State Math Contest, qualifying for the USA Math Olympiad, and placing in the top 500 in the... (read more)
...My past students have included some from New Trier, GBS, GBN, Loyola, Deerfield, Maine South and others. I am extremely experienced with students working in regular/honors precalculus courses usually covering everything including: trigonometry, vectors, parametric graphs and rational expression;... (read more)