...I always want to connect math to the real world so that the student can put concrete concepts behind all of the mathematical symbols. When this approach isn't appropriate (e.g. when the student is learning how to factor a quadratic polynomial), I emphasize the process of experimenting with, and ... (read more)
...I have tutored it for years and practiced many of its skills during my math degree. Math has always been a subject I have enjoyed and continued to practice throughout the years. I earned an Applied Mathematics degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2009, and have worked as a tutor for Mathnasium, Sylvan, and through personal appointments for the last ten years. (read more)