...Vygotsky asserts that the most learning occurs during category (2) tasks which he calls the ZPD. In practice, I start by asking students category (1) questions they are sure to know. If we are analyzing a complex, multi-part calculus problem, I may ask something like, “How do I take the derivat... (read more)
11 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Calculus,SAT Math
...Often times I get asked "Why am I learning this" or "When will I ever use this in life". As an engineer with about 3 years of practical experience I can help explain the concepts and relate them to real world examples.I swam competitively from 4 - 22 years old. I swam in college as part of the collegiate team. (read more)
...In other words, I work hard to get my students to the point where I am no longer needed. This method of using academic subjects to teach students what true learning is might contrast to many alternatives you may have considered and experienced. I have met many exhausted, confused parents over t... (read more)
...I specialize mostly in literature, reading, and writing but can assist in other areas as well. My past test scores include an 89 on the ASVAB, a five on the AP English Composition exam as well as a 32 and 25 on my Reading and English ACT respectively. I graduated with an unweighted 3.8 GPA in high school and currently maintain a 3.0 at Miami. (read more)
...I generally teach by giving a thorough review of the content that the student wants to be taught on, I then use increasingly difficult problems to check for proficiency in the subject. If a student gets a problem wrong and does not understand why, I go through step by step so they can discover n... (read more)