...I like to utilize a collaborative approach to problem sets. I begin by asking the student what they do and do not know about the material, and then we work together to set up the problem and solve it. I prefer to let the student lead and explain their method of problem solving, and in turn I offer suggestions for improvement. (read more)
...Taught College Prep Calc for 5 years. Taught AP Physics C, AP Physics I and A'level Physics in the UK. Comfortable teaching all High School level courses and 1st year college courses. (read more)
...I am a biology major at TCNJ's 7-year BS/MD program, and have taken numerous biology courses at the high school and undergraduate levels. In high school, I have taken AP Biology and Environmental Science as well as Biochemistry, making Principal's Honor Roll. In college, I have taken classes from General Biology to Neurobiology, making the Dean's list. (read more)
...I also worked as a middle school math teacher in a high needs school for one year. I believe in the UPS - check method of solving problems. That is:
U - Understand the problem - what is being asked
P - Plan how you are going to solve the problem
S - Solve the problem
Check - Check your solution... (read more)
...I have experience in teaching college course work through the Learning Assistant program. Through this program, we help students achieve an improved understanding of material by building off the student's personal interpretations rather than simply showing student how to get to the right answer. I can teach all levels of math as well as general/introductory physics courses. (read more)