...My goal as a tutor is to help students understand the "big picture" of mathematics --- how to start from given premises and logically work one's way to a solution. It is more than just numbers; it is a way of thinking that is helpful in all facets of life. When you get the method of thinking down, all future courses and challenges in life become much easier. (read more)
...I worked three years as an assistant to a fourth grade and a fifth grade classroom. At the same time I was studying to be a high school math teacher. A student will probably find themselves studying almost every day of the week, with homework, projects, outside reading, and test preparations. (read more)
...My goal in tutoring is to help a student feel more confident with the material and perform better in the course as a result. I love helping my students understand math problems at a deeper level so that they aren't just going through the motions to get the answer. I ask questions during session... (read more)
...Steve is an amazing find! I have been looking for a knowledgeable tutor to help my son with his honors calculus and honors physics. Steve was extremely knowledgeable! (read more)
...Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematica... (read more)