...However, when I was younger I had the greatest distaste about being tutored myself. I sympathize with students who have those feelings, but by making them comfortable they will hopefully look forward to coming back the following week. I've tutored students who started off with a D then after many sessions and improving their studying habits they received a B! (read more)
...I have taught American and world history. I have taught seventh grade math and GED math, which includes prealgebra, algebra, and geometry. I have had success tutoring prealgebra. (read more)
...I use visual, memorization, verbal, mnemonics, notes, tables, examples, reading, writing, hands-on, etc. It depends on the student's specific strengths. I was also an aid for 1 1/2 years for a child with Down-Syndrome, using many different techniques to help her understand her school materials. (read more)
...I have taught high school math for 13 years now as well served as an adjunct professor teaching College Algebra at a nearby college. I received my Master's degree from the University of Southern California in May 2012 in Teaching as well as my Bachelors' degree from the University of North Carol... (read more)
...I believe that I can bring a positive and fun atmosphere into the tutoring process. By tutoring students, I became aware that not every student learns information the same way and I have to develop a study plan that works for them. I enjoy helping students learn and believe that I can show the... (read more)