...One thing I strive for when teaching coursework is to explain subjects such that the students feel like they could’ve discovered the conclusion themselves. Besides just solving a problem in a problem set, I strive to make sure the student understands the underlying concept itself before continui... (read more)
...Recitation of notes, using an iPod to hear your own voice helps commit facts and notes to memory, flash cards help drill the facts into your visual and mental storehouse, practice writing short essays, sketch a picture/drawing with labels, a graph, a map, write an outline of class and chapter not... (read more)
...Since I've begun tutoring, I've come to appreciate how good grammar and critical reading can result in effective and persuasive arguments. In addition, as a nationally ranked Scrabble Player, I have a strong vocabulary, having read the entire dictionary twice. I've got a BS in Civil Engineering from MIT, an MBA from Columbia University and a PhD from NJIT. (read more)
...I have an MBA from Harvard and an a BS degree from West Point. I know that Algebra can be intimidating but once you learn the types of problems and how to solve them Algebra becomes a matter of applying the principles one step at a time. After you take an assessment test, I will develop a plan to teach you the areas where you are having difficulty. (read more)
...The concepts become more friend than foe. My approach to teaching Geometry is the same as any course, including to help students form methods of organizing and communicating the learning process itself while studying the subject. Geometry is one of the best subjects for doing just that because of the nature of the material... visual, real-world, and sensible. (read more)