...It is very easy to get discouraged when a subject is difficult. Having a growth mindset helps students realize that just because they do not know the material now does not mean that they will never understand. I like to help students rephrase their thinking. (read more)
I started working as a tutor in 2009, when I came back to NY from Korea. While there, I taught English, with an emphasis on test preparation. Here in NY, I have worked with a lot of kids to prepare for the Hunter High School test, as well as the SHSAT and the SAT. (read more)
...My experience in the Teacher Preparation program at Princeton taught me many teaching methods that I use while tutoring. I adapt my tutoring approach to every student as I learn about his/her learning style throughout our first session together. On a voluntary basis, I have written English (vocabulary, writing, and grammar) and Study Skills curricula for middle schoolers in Princeton. (read more)
...Additionally I can integrate calculus with trigonometry and geometry. As an Adjunct Professor in College Physics, I know that Trigonometry is used extensively to solve real world physics problems. I have that dual ability to teach the Mathematics and relate it to the physical problems. (read more)