...I have tutored many students one-on-one, bringing their grades up from B/C range to A's & B's. I have taught beginning math classes at the local community college and have volunteered to help in the math lab, which I truly enjoy. Overall, I believe that math is not a difficult subject, it's just the way it's presented that makes it difficult. (read more)
...I have a Ph.d in Applied Mathematics, with an emphasis in probability theory. I have taught as an adjunct instructor at a university for more than 20 years. I have taught courses in college algebra, calculus, finite math, and statistics. (read more)
...I love tutoring because it allows me to teach lessons strictly based on a student's individual needs. No two students are the same, nor do any two students experience the exact same strengths or struggles. By developing individualized lessons for my students, I am able to help them succeed much faster than they would in a group setting. (read more)
...My tutoring approach seeks to increase interest and curiosity while continuously challenging the students to think for themselves. This results in an increased ability to assimilate, evaluate and even create knowledge. Most importantly, the students learn how to excel in any academic environment and they easily master new and unfamiliar topics. (read more)
...Working on building students' critical thinking skills is one of my greatest passions and I believe critical thinking is most strengthened through logic and mathematical problem solving. My teaching methods involve multiple representations to help students better grasp the underlying relationshi... (read more)