...I am a visual learner, and I realized that many others are too when I started incorporating pictures and diagrams into my lesson plans for the chemistry lab I taught. In tutoring, I like to draw out ideas, spend time answering questions, and help work through practice questions. I am responsive, patient, and open-minded, and my lesson plans can be adjusted based on anyone's individual needs. (read more)
...I have a minor in math from my undergraduate institution and have taken a myriad of math courses throughout my career. I have taught many students math for over 8 years and have taught geometry, algebra, as well as pre-calculus. I also have experience teaching elementary math as well and love working with younger children. (read more)
...Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. I graduated and became a Biomedical design and manufacturing engineer. During my studies, I tutored classmates in their math classes and in my professional work I mentored new engineers. (read more)
...I write essays, speeches, and currently, a dissertation. I'm a native English speaker and doctoral student, writing in english. I am a math whiz and tutor math frequently to my six children. (read more)
...I do this because not everyone learns using the same approach and this method always works. I also follow 3 steps when teaching. First, what are we trying to do or solve; second, what information do we have or already know; and third, what is the best or most logical way to get to the answer. (read more)