...I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. During sessions, I work one-on-one or with groups helping students understand lecture material, work through homework problems, and prepare for exams. (read more)
...In my 25+ years I have found that the most important part of tutoring is the develop a rapport with the students that will help build their confidence in their ability to be successful in mathematics. So many students second guess themselves and have never been taught strategies to check their w... (read more)
...For a few examples, I tutored 5th grade twins preparing for the mathematics curriculum at a private school in Chicago, a girl preparing for 9th grade geometry over the summer, an undergraduate struggling with her quantum chemistry course, and even a retired heart surgeon wanting to learn general ... (read more)