...As for math, breaking down the problem into smaller steps might work well for one student, but maybe a visual aid is better for another. In any case, I believe improvement in mathematics can be achieved through consistent practice, regardless of where you start, and I try to find how I can make ... (read more)
...I believe my experience and academic background are quite adequate for this job. I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college. (read more)
...If he/she is not able to do so, then I teach the student step by step on how to solve the specific problem. Once he/she successfully solves the problem, I reinforce what the student learned by giving several more similar problems. Once I feel confident that the student understands how to solve the problem, I move on to the next topic. (read more)
...Due to my experience taking the exam, assisting graduate students with the MCAT and completing extensive science coursework to obtain my Masters degree, I am very familiar with both the test format, question types and the material tested. I would be happy to teach you both the material and the ... (read more)
...I believe in the importance of consistent effort, the pursuit of memorization and mastery, and focusing on building integrated knowledge from understanding an area of study and connecting it to a student's body of knowledge. I believe that a skilled tutor can have a dramatic effect by helping a ... (read more)