Hi, I'm Mike and my goal is to make math fun and approachable to all students. I have ten years' experience teaching high school math. I have experience working with students who are math challenged. (read more)
...Methods and Approaches: I have worked with students in person and online (since 2020) using Zoom Platform and Group World White Board and using Canvas LMS Tools. I customize my approach for each student and for each group where I attempt to understand their learning preferences, strengths, and c... (read more)
...I am a CRLA certified tutor, tutoring for 4 years. I enjoy the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the subject through the sessions we have. Or at the very least, I'm happy to relieve some of the stress that comes with working on a difficult math problem. (read more)
...My teaching style is very engaging; I use lots of mnemonics, analogies, real-life examples and applications in my lessons. I help students see the relevance of what they are learning in their everyday lives. I also equip students with strategies and ideas that help them master the material better and recall it more effortlessly in hopes of being more successful on assessments. (read more)
...My students tell me I am the first person to ever help them truly understand math and how much they appreciate how "easy" I make math for them. I absolutely love working with trig identities. My joy for proving trig functions is contagious. :) I have been teaching high school and college mathematics for 20+ years. (read more)