...My name is Aja, but I prefer to go by "Gem." I enjoy tutoring students in Math, English, Spanish, AutoCAD, and Sketchup. I attended Vicksburg High School in Mississippi, enrolling in AP/Honors courses. I was an active member of the Boys and Girls Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. (read more)
...In 6th grade, I helped 3rd and 4th graders with their math work. Here I learned my love of teaching and how nice it is to see others have their "aha" moments. Since then, I have helped students in math from elementary through college mathematics. (read more)
...I have also looked at promotion applications. I completed my undergraduate degree in computer science at UCLA where I studied data structures & algorithms, networking, and computational theory. I have worked in computer science industry for over 5 years developing algorithms and high traffic web applications used by millions of people. (read more)
...Rather, it was the professors who made the classes more enjoyable. These professors were always engaging and comprehensible when teaching the material in the classroom, and willing to go the extra mile when I asked for additional help or clarification. I try to bring this knowledge to my tutoring approach, and make every thing I can to make learning a pleasant experience. (read more)
...I also have brothers who I have helped in math and other subjects, so I have much general experience in helping people with school. I prefer an approach that guides the student to the answer, rather than give it to them. I see my role as keeping the student on the right track in the problem solving process. (read more)