...Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology, I possess the necessary science background to help demonstrate the process of science to any student. The ACT Science test does NOT require a large volume of prior knowledge, but rather reasoning and reading skills. The test taker is presented with scenarios and data to analyze, either in terms of numbers or charts. (read more)
...I have several years experience tutoring Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, as well as a few years with geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. I also have experience with SAT math prep, ACT math prep, and AP calculus. Each student learns differently so I have developed several different ways to explain each topic that focus on what each learner struggles with. (read more)
...I have been tutoring students in Algebra for over 15 years and know several techniques to solving algebraic problems correctly the first time. I have tutoring students in math for over 26 years of all levels from elementary school to undergraduate studies. My specialty is bridging the gap between the student’s learning style and the way he is being taught different concepts by his teacher. (read more)
...One of the things I emphasize is learning how to do basic math without the use of calculators. Calculators are great for some problems, like say 23.98342 x .00498, or for statistics. Most students today rely on calculators to do the most basic of tasks, which sadly has robbed them of being able to complete problems that they learned in elementary school. (read more)
...But most importantly, I tutor because I love helping others. I'm a very happy person when I see my students succeed and take enormous pride in that. I've been tutoring middle school and elementary school math for the past 4 years and recently have been tutoring high school students for SAT math. (read more)