...I strive to adapt teaching methods to the specific needs, interests and learning style of the student. My formal background in engineering (electrical) has given me a great deal of patience when dealing with abstract concepts (!). The most important aspect of the tutoring relationship is in cle... (read more)
...Hi, I'm Nia! I'm a well-experienced tutor who's passionate about the study and teaching of mathematics. I've loved math for as long as I can remember; as a child I often spent hours contemplating math riddles. (read more)
...Additionally, over the last decade of teaching math, I have honed my intuition around what students struggle with and how to best help them develop their skills and confidence in Algebra. I have the high level perspective without losing sight of what is important to students learning for the fir... (read more)
...I've also taught introduction to higher mathematics at St. Lawrence University, which included a great deal of finite mathematics. My students enjoyed the subject and learned a great deal. (read more)
...I have also helped individuals prepare for the PRAXIS II's in mathematics. These individuals had done much of the preparation work on their own; they just needed help on specific exercises. They also needed pep talks! (read more)