...I do not move on to other topics until they thoroughly understand the current ideas, and I have them review past concepts to further reinforce them. Not only do I teach them what to learn, I teach them how to learn in the most effective and efficient ways possible. It is always a joy to see the... (read more)
...I remove all the meaningless memorization, & don't just focus on getting the right answers, but on understanding WHY we're even doing what we're doing! I believe that math is something that should make sense, not a bunch of steps to be blindly followed, & that students are right when they say th... (read more)
...I am Amanda! I am currently in my 24th year of teaching both Algebra and Pre-Algebra in a junior high. I have always tutored students in a one-on-one setting throughout those 24 years of teaching. (read more)
I've worked as a teacher and as a writer, so I'm especially interested in helping students of all ages sharpen their reading and writing skills. If you're a parent of an elementary or secondary student who needs individual attention or if you're a college student or professional person who could us... (read more)