...I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I specialize in high school and college level mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as proofreading and editing papers and lab reports. I excel at providing multiple ways to approach a single problem, as well as giving real life examples of abstract concepts. (read more)
...I have done private tutoring for all Grades (K-12) in all subjects (Math, English, Science, Social Studies etc) successfully. In addition, I have been a substitute teacher for 21 years, in Minnesota in: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Senior High schools. I have also taught at the college level (in multiple colleges) in Math and Accounting. (read more)
...My goal is to help kids "own" their learning. I've also been teaching kids how to drive for 15 years now, and while it may be more dangerous, it's virtually the same thing I've been doing as a tutor: work the problem, diagnose the problem, and either solve the problem or continue to work the problem. Driving and math also have at least one thing in common: they can both be scary. (read more)