With my unique background and education, I can work successfully with a wide variety of students who have a wide variety of "issues" with learning math. I understand where the problems are, and how best to get past them and onto a confident path to math success. My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. (read more)
...Having taken a multitude of math and science courses during my time in college, I have a firm understanding of how difficult learning both math and Computer Science can be; especially when the instructor moves too fast during a lesson and does not provide a clear explanation of the material. I m... (read more)
...I am a graduate of the University of California, where I received a BS. and PhD. in chemistry. I have done quite well on several standardized tests, including the general and subject (chemistry) Praxis exams. I recommend students prepare for standardized tests by working through practice exams for relatively short periods of time several times a day. (read more)
...I use a socratic approach to guide students to find solutions themselves. If a student gets stuck, then I will try other ways to explain the problem to them that will help direct them towards the solution. Often I set homework, which may be due the next session, or may be ongoing with check-ins with me. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingGeometry,Chemistry,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...I am interested in students proving they have learned the material as opposed to just completing a problem. I am easy going, patient, and humorous while I teach/tutor. I cater the speed of the lesson according to the student's pace. (read more)