...It’s gratifying to see students improve results-wise but more so in their confidence and enjoyment of a subject. I have been tutoring math for 4 years. As a math lover, I believe math is only difficult when students are not correctly taught the basics; to understand new concepts, one must think mathematically, fully understanding foundational ideas. (read more)
...These experiences have given me insight into how students learn and retain material in dramatically different ways and I incorporate this into how I tutor by individualizing my teaching methods to each student. I also worked as a peer leader under the SI (Supplemental Instruction) model for two ... (read more)
...My approach is to introduce students to simple problems to increase their basic understanding of concepts, so that they can build up to higher level math with confidence. I am currently an art major and taking college level art classes. My current GPA for my major is a 4.0. (read more)
...I've seen first-hand how students struggle with these concepts in the classroom and under pressure. We'll find a comfortable pace to advance through the basic formulas and relationships, while applying them to very common questions and practical situations. Advanced topics can also be explored ... (read more)
...As an undergraduate physics major at Cornell University, I received supportive, concept-based, and empathetic tutoring that greatly increased my self-confidence and mastery of the course material. In my tutoring sessions, I use many techniques which I learned from my tutors, and my #1 goal is to... (read more)