...Nothing gives me a greater thrill than the look of relief on a student's face when he/she actually starts to get it and realizes that it isn't as difficult as was previously believed. I have a Master of Science degree in mathematics (analytic number theory), over ten years' experience as a math ... (read more)
...It was at college that I first began tutoring and discovered that I REALLY like it (I mean really). I enjoy math itself a lot, so working one-on-one with students to help them understand it gives me a sense of gratification. There is someone uniquely delightful about seeing someone "get" subject... (read more)
...I also received a perfect score on my SAT Math II Subject Test, which is mostly Algebra-related. I have been tutoring for 7+ years and Algebra has always been the most common subject that I teach; I am extremely familiar with the Algebra curriculum and can guide students through any troubles the... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...I also tutored SAT prep and Ivy League college admissions. Along with my private tutoring, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for my university's Intro to Computer Science course (CIS 110), where I taught recitations (20 student 1 hour lessons), helped design and grade homework, and hosted Office ... (read more)
...My typical approach is to ask students to formulate specific content questions beforehand if possible. I can then review this material to prepare for the session to run effectively time-wise. If the student is lost overall then I will ask them to provide me with their textbook information or notes and I will use them to reteach any concepts that are unclear. (read more)