...When teaching math, I focus on fundamental skills and understanding before building to proficiency. I believe it is crucial that students understand why and how, and do not simply memorize. I also believe it's important for students to see math as a system of logic puzzles, often with many poss... (read more)
...This is what I believe to be the most valuable part of my service. EMPATHY: As someone who has recently gone through this studying process, I can fully empathize and understand the journey that you are about to embark on. Considering purchasing additional study materials? (read more)
...My name is Tory and I have a MA in Teaching English as a Second Language from Webster University as well as a BA in Romance Languages and Literature (French and Italian) from the University of Chicago. My educational background has given me a solid foundation in pedagogical strategies, lesson pl... (read more)
...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. Over the years... (read more)
...I have a Minor in Mathematics from Brandeis University. Additionally, as a microbiologist, I use a combination of probability, statistics, algebra, geometry, and differential equations to perform my research. I have had experience tutoring high school students preparing for the SAT math section, and undergraduates taking probability courses. (read more)