...I welcome questions from my students, not only because it helps me to understand where they are having issues with the material, but it also helps them to engage in their own academic progress. It gives them a voice with me as their teacher/tutor, and it makes the process of tutoring more of a "... (read more)
...I have training in Psychiatry as part of the normal coursework for an MD. I have also tutored in intro to psychology for 3 years and taught nursing classes including Human Growth and Development and Human Behavior. I am well-versed in patient presentations for major mental illnesses as well as nursing interventions to aid in promoting mental health. (read more)
...Basic skills are important and contribute to one's enjoyment and ability to do Mathematics. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I encourage questions and the muscular doing of Mathematics to develop understanding, clarity, and the skills for doing mathematical problem solving. (read more)
...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)