...After that, I got my PhD in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Over the nine years I was in higher education, I tutored hundreds of high school and college students in 1-on-1 sessions and groups in subjects including pre-calculus, introductory calculus, integral calculus, mult... (read more)
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My name is Scott. I graduated in 2003 with a degree in Computer Science. Although I haven't worked in my field, I taught English in South Korea from 2005 to 2008 and have tutored students in ESL and math after I returned. Right now, I'm living in Wisconsin. (read more)
...This is to assess fit and rapport. I might be a great tutor and you might be a great student, but if we can't work and communicate well together, then it's not going to work out.
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...For example, if you tell me you like a specific movie/video game I frequently make practice problems that incorporate those interests! I believe that the key to creating one's future is in understanding how the world works, and it is a great joy to help others toward that goal! I would make an ... (read more)
...Since there's more than one way to solve a problem, I will teach the different approaches that best suit my students. I also find ways to relate the subject matter to real life uses, aiming for more excitement and engagement with the student. I take a more relaxed, fun approach to my tutoring. (read more)