...One of my students stated: "Glen tutored me and helped me pass a very important math exam. Had it not been for his very patient manner, excellent explanations, and constant diligence in helping me work the practice problems, I would never have passed the exam. Math was never my favorite nor be... (read more)
...I go to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for Computer Science (ranked #5 in CS nationally). I also received a 1600 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT. I am very passionate about STEM subjects especially, as they are subjects I am very strong with. I enjoy tutoring because helping others l... (read more)
...I believe my strength as a tutor lies in my ability to conceptualize things for you. My approach works mainly because I strongly believe in understanding and visualizing all concepts rather than just learning mechanical methods to solve questions. And, I will always mainly focus on "how to learn" rather than "what to learn" so that it becomes easier for the student to learn concepts. (read more)
...Students gain confidence and have fun, too!I earned an A in high school algebra at the age of 10. I earned an A+ in Algebra 2 and have a bachelor's degree in physics. I earned a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, and did well in the physics math sequence that continued through Calculus IV. (read more)
...Since it was a small district, I had to teach algebra I, II, geometry, trig, and calculus all in the same year. I left Martinsville to work at EIU. While there, I taught faculty members how to use WebCT (software that institutions use for online classes). I, along with others in my department, put courses online and also helped faculty members adapt existing courses for online learning. (read more)