I have been tutoring for over five years with a wide range of students including different ages and subjects. I have tutored students from elementary school all the way through college. I have covered subjects including: basic addition/subtraction to algebra and all the way to calculus. (read more)
...I typically tutor using five steps. The first step is to explain the concept of the material and how to proceed. The second step I take is to show the student how to do a problem by doing a few myself. (read more)
...I have taught mostly at the university level, but also have 3 years experience mentoring children through Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Santa Cruz. As a Big Brother I had a wide range of responsibilities which often included encouraging my Little Brothers' interest in academics and working with t... (read more)
...If a certain explanation does not make sense, I try a different tactic, until something catches. Different students learn in different ways, and finding the correct way is the biggest step in helping a student. I have often found that because teachers work with so many students at a time, they can only have time to teach in one certain style. (read more)
...I look forward to helping you develop a passion for learning!I am a certified high school physics teacher with a mathematical background. As part of my certification, I have prepared lessons and taught algebra topics. My physics background includes many upper level math course including Calculus 1 through 3, Mathematical Physics, and Differential Equations. (read more)