...I have always preferred tutoring in a one-on-one style, and value the specialised attention it gives the student to encourage improvement. I earned endorsements from several of my professors to be a primary resource for students. I am a tutor that will try to connect why equations work as they do rather than explaining how to use them in a single question. (read more)
...I like to work fully through a problem and explain the reasoning behind all of the steps, then build the child's confidence and watch as he or she begins to understand and fly through the problems, solving what he or she once thought was difficult or impossible. I have also tutored a few student... (read more)
...I have been employed in the biomedical, audio engineering, and electronics industries. I volunteer at Free Geek, and Bikes for Humanity; two great organizations in Portland, OR that empower people, and help the planet.My hobbies are sound recording and mixing, competitive cycling, and nordic skate skiing. Former Adult Student Leslie A. (read more)
...One of the stumbling blocks for some students is simple lack of confidence in their skills. I had a case like that once with calculus student. It was costing the student time on his exam, and therefore his grades. (read more)
...I have over 1500 hours of experience tutoring high school math, both one-on-one and classroom-wide. My subject area include Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry and Trigonometry. I am dedicated to figuring out where students have gaps in their foundation and strengthening those areas as we work to get them up to speed with where they are in class. (read more)