I have spent over 25 years in education both as a professor of mathematics and online curriculum developer. What motivates me in working with students is the light bulb moment when a new understanding happens. Those understandings come about through looking at a problem in new and novel ways. (read more)
I have been tutoring for the past 15 years from grade school to college. I obtained my bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as a minor in Nutrition and Food Science. I obtained perfect scores in Organic Chemistry and Biology for my graduate entrance exam. (read more)
...I have held tutoring sessions at the beginning and end of school hours, within the students home, and at a public center such as the local library. My tutoring methods are to use various materials, vocab, hands on, practices that allow the student to work at their own pace and ask questions when they come up. As a teacher I understand that students all learn differently. (read more)
...I also have a CELTA certification and 10 years of teaching experience. In that time, I have worked with students in kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school, as well as adults. However, the majority of my professional career has been teaching elementary school. (read more)