...I taught a fifth grader from Afghanistan the basics of English from zero knowledge of English, and he was able to learn in about 6 months enough to begin talking to his classmates. I fell in love with trigonometry when I took it as a freshman in high school in an algebra II and trigonometry class. Trigonometry is a subject that I find easy to understand and teach to other people. (read more)
...I understand how frustrating physics and mathematics can be, especially when the traditional classroom continuously bombards students with theorems and equations without ever explaining why they are true. I believe that once students understand the "why" instead of the "how", they are able to se... (read more)
...In my view, it is about developing certain skills. I look to apply class lessons in a way that they can be turned into life skills. For example, most students do not like reading comprehension activities. (read more)
...I have taught and tutored various levels of chemistry for over 30 years. I know that the abstract concepts and math involved can make chemistry a challenge for students! As a tutor, my strengths are in explaining the abstract ideas in concrete terms, and breaking down the difficult math-related concepts until they make sense. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Chemistry,Geometry,SAT Math
...I'm Diandra, and I am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia. I attended James Madison University for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am finishing up my 7th year of teaching in the high school setting. (read more)