...I have been teaching for 15 years and tutoring for 10 years, including Algebra 1. Students and parents really like my teaching style because I explain concepts in a simple and easy to understand fashion. My students always see their grades improve by 1-2 grade levels. (read more)
...Learning English as a second language allowed me to understand the language and the strategies I now use to teach Spanish. I like to work with small groups and make learning Spanish fun, easy and relevant for students. As a native Spanish speaker, I can help with this language acquisition at any level. (read more)
3 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Spanish,Elementary Math
...I give sufficient time for it to be completed and make myself available for questions. I ask all students to show their work on paper so that I can quickly assess where any misunderstanding first started. I allow students to walk me through their thought process and then reference their school notes so that I am able to reinforce what they are being taught in class. (read more)
...Additionally, I have tutored (and currently tutor) a number of students & have been able to help them with their study habits. Study Skills is an important topic and is crucial for making it to and completing college. My experiences enable me to provide valuable help on this topic. (read more)
...So I've seen all types of common mistakes that students have made and can analyze the best approach to correct silly mistakes. It's ok to make mistakes; as long as we learn from them. I believe that each student has the potential to pass Algebra! (read more)