...All lessons conducted on the Wyzant video platform unless stated otherwise.I have a PhD in linguistics. Additionally, I have tutored students from non-English-speaking backgrounds (primarily Mandarin & Arabic native speakers) for approximately 3 years, primarily in speaking conversation practice. I have a PhD and Bachelor's in Linguistics. (read more)
...One of my students was so excited by what we worked on together (cross multiplication) that she had her mother stop the car alongside of the road on the way home so that she could show her mom what she had learned. I have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. Having a student change from dreading math to really enjoying it brings me great satisfaction. (read more)
...As a schoolteacher, I have taught both precalculus and calculus, and as a math tutor, I have worked with both high school and college students who were learning precalculus.. Calculus is my favorite area of mathematics, so I know how essential it is for a student to have the necessary fundamental... (read more)
...However, I've worked with students on many subjects beyond philosophy. For example, I have extensive experience working in writing centers. Across my years at both the Centre College Writing Center and the Brown University Writing Center, I helped students brainstorm, outline, draft, and revise papers on subjects spanning the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. (read more)
...Moreover, I am excellent at helping students to stay focused and motivated to study and at effectively reducing the anxiety many individuals have associated with taking standardized tests. The one-on-one instruction and encouragement that I provide not only imparts the technical knowledge and sk... (read more)