...Additionally, I analyze results for each round's pairings in scholastic tournaments. As a tutor, I conduct weekday chess sessions in elementary schools across the Saint Louis region, covering puzzles, strategies, etiquette, and facilitating in-course tournaments. Beyond tutoring and directing t... (read more)
...My student teaching was primarily in this subject, so I also have classroom experience in this subject. Like Algebra 1, I have had many requests to tutor Algebra 2 since I have been tutoring full time. Algebra 2 is one of the most common subjects I am asked to tutor, and I have now completely mastered the material, though I am learning more about how to teach it every day. (read more)
...I mostly write grants and science papers for my current field, but I also have written high scoring essays for philosophy, art history during college. One of the hardest parts of writing is getting started! I can teach skills on pre-planning, showing students how to put their ideas into a strong outline, and how to support their ideas with evidence from their reading. (read more)
...I strive to provide a friendly environment where the student is comfortable to ask anything and everything. By really pinpointing trouble areas, we can work together to find the best-fit approach to meeting the students' goals. I mainly focus on math, 4th grade through high school level (Pre-Calc), though I have worked with college students taking College Algebra and Calculus, as well. (read more)
...I love seeing students progress and nurturing the potential for growth that every student has. I'm quite good at keeping stress levels low in a tutoring session. We can work through your problems together, ensuring understanding while not getting too bogged down in the confusion of it all. (read more)