Hi there, my name is Melissa! I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Public Policy. My goal is to become an education advocate someday - legally defending each child's right to learn. (read more)
...My previous experience working in larger and smaller group settings, all while staying vigilant over each individual student's progress. I work problems slowly and methodically, explaining verbally my thought process and the problem solving strategies required for problems. For those students t... (read more)
...I have developed a lot of expertise in observing, questioning and listening to students to understand their specific problem areas, and then address them in a way that helps students not just learn, but truly understand the algebra language. This is especially important as Algebra 2 moves into m... (read more)
...I started tutoring at Rockland Community College in 2014. At RCC, I tutored students across all math course offerings - from remedial math to linear algebra. Additionally, my students had vastly different background, ranging from adult learners returning to school after years in the workforce, to high school students taking additional classes in community college. (read more)
...I work to make sure the students I tutor do not become overly reliant on me by working with them to develop their mathematical habits of mind, as well as effective study skills. When presented with new or challenging material, it is important that they attempt the work first themselves rather th... (read more)