...It's one of my favorite aspects of a Pre-calc/Trig course. SAT math includes a lot of Algebra 2 and Geometry, which are the two subjects that I teach. Many students need practice with the types of questions the SAT's ask along with techniques to solve the problems given on the SAT's. (read more)
...This has given me a lot of experience in working with and motivating students to excel in various life-skills. I'd love to help your son/daughter to understand, appreciate their mathematics subject and to remove any fears of mathematics, especially word problems. I am willing to meet at your ho... (read more)
...James earned his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin in the CSEM (Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics) program. Most of his work there was supported by a prestigious CSGF (Computational Science Graduate Fellowship) from the U.S. Department of Energy. (read more)
I'm currently a social studies teacher in a local special ed school, but I've been doing teaching in one form or another for over fifteen years. I spent five years in college and graduate school teaching students biology, soil science, botany, and critical thinking in the lab and in lectures. I he... (read more)
...I enjoy the subject because it draws many mathematical concepts together. I also recognize that the subject challenges students as it transitions them to a new tier of mathematical thinking. My tutoring style helps students recognize the connections between what they know and what they're learning, which in turn builds self-confidence so that they can learn more. (read more)