...To this end, tutoring has been a way for me to help students who have difficulty dealing with the cookie cutter approach to teaching that occurs in many school systems. One on one time with a student allows me to gauge how they retain or understand the material. I can adjust my delivery to suit each individual learning style for maximum benefit. (read more)
...I have finished Ph.D. coursework and and qualifying exams, but am finishing my dissertation on neurotrauma. I was able to succeed by doing problem sets, particularly focusing on meaningful problems (and not necessarily quantity). Having a clear mental model of the system helps me understand the ... (read more)
...I've helped many students win scholarships and awards, and improve GPA in untraditional ways to dramatically increase their chances of college acceptance. With new students, I have free initial consultation to meet and get to know the student, diagnose his/her current skills, discuss strategies,... (read more)
...I am an experienced math tutor for any level from middle school through high school, from pre algebra through calculus. I've been a homework helper volunteer at the Beaverton Library for the past year and have coached my daughters through high school in math and science. I'm an experienced Algebra 2 tutor. (read more)