...My standard method for tutoring math is to work on homework together, go over tests and quizzes, and to be sure to do chapter reviews before all tests. I've found most often students just need things explained in a different way, as everyone learns differently. In high school, I took AP Biology, and during my post-baccaluareate work I studied Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry. (read more)
...You learn the best when you are engaged. I encourage everything from using TI calculators to counting on your fingers to help get the information across. If you have felt frustrated, or felt incapable, you have been with the wrong teacher. (read more)
I earned a B.S. in chemistry (minor in mathematics) from the University of Florida and then graduated from the University of Michigan with a Masters and Ph.D. in biological chemistry. My postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland focused on the biochemical mechanism of a bacterial transcri... (read more)
...As a tutor for math courses, my approach pairs clear instruction with hands-on practice. If students are struggling with a topic, I work hard to identify the root of the confusion and address it, and then return to the topic at hand. Once ready, I let students practice independently. (read more)