...That provides something really essential to my work with private clients, which is a constant connection to research in the field of cognitive science (the science of thinking and learning), which I draw from as a part of my problem-solving process. I am not the tutor that works on simple issues... (read more)
...Some high school students need help with specific courses, while others struggle with organization and study skills. Some college students are pre-health majors looking to gain acceptance to a professional school. Others are non-STEM students trying to pass basic math credits. (read more)
...In my experience, I have developed a distinct methodology for explaining all types of problems that appear in the Mathematics section in the SAT, from 2D geometry to probability. As such, I am able to break down all subjects to the "nuts and bolts" or essence of the problem, with applicable concepts introduced for enhanced understanding. I do not tutor for memorizaton of the steps to solve. (read more)
...Those foundational skills carry students through their entire elementary schooling with the ability to decode and sound out difficult words in a text. I love teaching phonics and have even tutored a 10th grader that had never been taught phonics. As a result, she was a poor reader and lacked confidence in herself in most areas. (read more)
...In addition, I have been a High School Mathematics teacher for 19 years along with 5 years as an Adjunct Professor at the college level. Also, I was an Executive Editor in the Mathematics Department of a major educational publishing company for 11 years where I conceived, wrote, and edited mathe... (read more)