...I can help with all aspects, including basic functions; word problems that require trig; identities; and spatial relationships. A good background in trig is essential for Calculus I. I am proficient with literary analysis, esp. (read more)
...I am confident that I can work with children who have the exceptionalities I mentioned and help them succeed in their academic challenges. When I worked at Exton Elementary school we included handwriting in the language arts class. We had to make sure their writing was legible both in printing and writing. (read more)
...I speak, read, and write Russian fluently. I have visited Russia many times. During the 31 years when I taught at the University of Missouri I won numerous teaching awards. (read more)
...I include day to day examples in my teaching, like the browning of cut apple is due to oxidation and pickling of cucumber /dill is due to osmosis. Thus, my students, appreciate the practical knowledge they gain through my teaching. I tune my teaching to the ability of the student, fully underst... (read more)
...I also help them to achieve accuracy in their citations (if their papers require them) through consulting reference manuals such as MLA, APA. Turabian, The Elements of Style, The Chicago Manual of Style and others. I have helped several students improve their reading comprehension, language and writing skills as well as their test taking techniques and overall confidence. (read more)