...My goal is to help build confidence in young people, and help them maintain a growth mindset. With this mindset, I hope to help your student better understand and master the subject matter and reach their academic goals. I used to teach differential calculus to freshmen/sophomore undergrad when... (read more)
...Once we can get past these areas, we can get to more complicated topics more comfortably. I am able to teach and help students understand topics from algebra to calculus. Often times, algebra is rushed through without the proper framework. (read more)
...I provide tools that work from techniques for multiple choice questions, to methods for translating equations to graphs and vice-versa, to creative ways to tackle word problems. I have found the best way to help students is to work with them through problems and observe how they address and solve problems. We address underlying issues -- and review, clarify, explain, refrain -- as we go. (read more)
...I especially enjoy watching a student learn...when the light bulb goes on and the expression on a student's face shows understanding. My style of teaching is to break a problem into smaller parts. I explain each of these smaller parts by teaching a lesson of a particular problem. (read more)
...I evaluate a student's baseline ability and identify the types of thinking skills that can be developed. I then design specific homework assignments and "brain exercises" to not only improve their grades, and their performance in future classes, but improve their ability to think. My goal is to impart skills, not just information. (read more)