...My approach to tutoring is to build the session around each students needs. To do this, I ask many questions of my students, which helps them review what they know while discovering exactly where their confusion stems from. If the student is struggling on a specific question, I will often put aside the question to teach a mini lesson on the material. (read more)
I have seventeen years experience teaching high school mathematics and I have had numerous tutoring jobs over the years. I have a great deal of experience teaching students of varying math abilities and when explaining concepts/skills/ideas to a student I work hard to make the problem relevant and understandable for the individual student. (read more)
...These individuals had done much of the preparation work on their own; they just needed help on specific exercises. They also needed pep talks! Pep talks and strategy support are key in preparing for these tests. (read more)
...As a tutor I am able to pass my love of knowledge onto students. I pride myself on using unconventional methods to reach students who may feel excluded by the traditional educational model. I have professional experience as a tutor as well as with classroom instruction, but I find the most joy in working with students one on one and progressing beyond their expectations. (read more)