...I like to determine where students may have gaps in their knowledge base and help them master those missing pieces as they work on their new material. I like to break concepts down into manageable chunks and use analogies or even silly stories to help make them stick. I believe a sense of humor helps when we are working our brains so hard! (read more)
9 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Calculus,Sign Language
...It’s a fascinating math subject which I apply every day to my work. You must be highly proficient in Algebra though. I have extensive experience with Geometry both in what I do for work and in tutoring my sons over the years. (read more)
...I worked with both future actuaries and students who were crossing the stats requirements off as fast as they could. My favorite part was always when a new way of thinking about a concept helped a student have their "aha!" moment. Most of my teaching experience for stats involved small informal... (read more)
...The subjects I taught include Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology, along with regular Biology and Chemistry. I especially enjoy tutoring all levels of Chemistry, as well as AP Biology. Problem solving with students is my favorite approach, and I have helped countless high school students find success. (read more)
...Professionally, I have worked at Mathnasium, where I provided individualized and small-group instruction for students of various grade levels. This experience gave me the tools to adapt my teaching methods to different learning styles and to build a strong foundation in core math concepts. I also held a work-study position at BruinCorps, a program dedicated to tutoring low-income students. (read more)