...A second student is Olivia O. I have tutored her successfully for two years bringing her algebra grades up from an F to a C. Again the key was determining how to go about solving the problem. (read more)
...I try to understand how he/she understands so I can identify the challenges in his/her method of understanding. I don't believe saying the same thing over and over is an effective method of teaching. It works sometimes, but I believe it is better to identify what is preventing the student from understanding the first time. (read more)
Dear potential student/parent of student seeking tutoring,
I am currently a graduate student in the Comparative International Development of Education program at the University of Minnesota, and work as an international educator during the usual work day. In my hours outside of work, I tutor stude... (read more)