...My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from Principals and former student's parents. Seeing is believing. (read more)
...I now work as a high school math teacher teaching Algebra 1 and 2. Because I teach Algebra 1, I am very familiar with the content that needs to be mastered in Prealgebra to be ready for Algebra 1. I also have 5+ years of experience tutoring students in Prealgebra. (read more)
...I also tutored and volunteered for high school and elementary school students. The most recent tutee of mine used to be so afraid of math -- she got A's from all the other subjects but math. I helped her with her Algebra and Geometry homework once a week, and she got an A at the end of the semester. (read more)
...I have taught/tutored in Algebra 1 and believe the best way to learn is by developing the concepts being learned. I also feel it is important to follow where students are, because they know a lot already, and build from there. My style is Socratic/Vygotskian and stresses practice built on understanding. (read more)
...I will try to explain a math problem several times if a student does not understand it. I will encourage students to see the importance of writing. We can not always talk to someone in person. (read more)