...It is not enough that students know things, they must be able to demonstrate knowledge and relate it to other subjects. It is not enough that they can read a selection, they must be able to answer questions about it and apply it to other situations. A lot of discussion during tutoring can help ... (read more)
...A carpenter has many tools, and learns to use them effectively to complete the task at hand. The formulas and concepts of Math and Engineering are likewise tools to use to complete the task at hand. My approach is to build upon the individuals' existing knowledge (foundation), and then develop additional skills. (read more)
...I’ve been tutoring for 14 years and I have experience from my professional career which fuels my ability to enable kids to relate to the material of a physical science class. I am a veteran of the United States, Navy submarine force. I serve six years as an officer on a nuclear submarine. (read more)
...I enjoy working with children of all ages and tend to make the lessons seem more like play than school "work." My students like my real-life examples, funny drawings, and tips on how to remember different facts (mnemonics). As complex and baffling as English can be, I love the language! I especi... (read more)
...Ph.D. Ecology, North Carolina University at Chapel Hill, 1995. I have helped students of all ages improve their writing skills, including adults wishing to improve
their writing skills to further their careers. (read more)