...I use a simple, metaphor-and-analogy based system that makes even the hardest concepts easier to learn. When I work with students, they have my undivided attention and absolute respect. I was educated at Amherst College, in MA; the University of Oxford (Lincoln College), in England; and Loyola ... (read more)
...For 10 years (1995-2005) before I moved to Massachusetts, I was a NY state certified high school mathematics teacher with the regents program. During this time period, I also privately tutored many dozens of students in preparation for the annual NY state regents math tests and am very familiar ... (read more)
...I am willing to travel within an approximate 25 mile radius of Northampton, MA.20+ years tutoring for the SAT with multiple well known test prep companies and on my own I worked at Sylvan Learning Center for 15 years early in my career and learned a great deal during this time about assessing an... (read more)
...However, I firmly believe that everyone has the capability for mathematical reasoning. Everyone has their own strengths and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. (read more)
...Additionally, I have substitute taught in middle school algebra 1 courses. I have taken math courses through calculus two, and I have experience tutoring middle school and early high school math. I have substituted in math courses as well. (read more)