...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...This is especially true of academic writing. I have fifteen years of experience writing, as a researcher, poet and storyteller. It is one of my favorite subjects and one I am almost always happy to share about. (read more)
If you are looking for an outgoing, funny, smart, and dedicated tutor, then look no further. As someone who enjoys teaching others, I understand the importance of making learning fun for kids so they retain the knowledge they gain. I am very capable of coming up with many creative means to teach kids the subject matter they desire. (read more)
...Because each student is unique and learns differently, my lessons and teaching vary to match what works best for the student. With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuit... (read more)
...I have the enthusiasm of a novice and the experience of a greybeard. On a practical level, I can give more useful information in one hour than the vast majority of tutors can give in 2 or 3. For many students, being able to double their effective reading speed and learning sophisticated guessing strategies will significantly raise their scores, independent of a complete content review. (read more)