...Math doesn't have to feel this way! When students truly understand, it's not because they've memorized the steps, or drilled the information into their brains; it's when they can make connections & use old information to create new. If the traditional methods of "drill & kill" haven't been working for you, you're not alone. (read more)
...Feedback by way of correction to the student's mistakes is provided
5. The student is asked to revise his or her own work (with help from me only to the extent that it is necessary).
I have been tutoring elementary-level English to college-level English for more than 20 years. My students range from beginning readers to Ph.D. students. (read more)
I have been tutoring mathematics for more than 13 years. I have tutored courses ranging from Pre-Algebra through Calculus 2, College Algebra & Probability and Statistics (my favorite). I have also tutored a few middle school students over the years, and have tutored SAT and ACT Prep. I am licensed to teach mathematics grades 5-12 and also hold an ESL endorsement K-12. (read more)
...I accomplish this with my laid back personality, solid understanding of the content, and confidence in myself to communicate with students using language they understand. I am very flexible in setting up sessions. I like to begin first by listening to the student and what it is that they are struggling with or what they would like to get out of the tutoring session. (read more)
My name is Nhu, and I am a Junior in Operation Management of Northern Illinois University. I love working with numbers and dealing with Math problems. I might not have any experience with tutoring or teaching, but I have helped my siblings and my friends through multiple homework and test preps. (read more)