...Being able to help someone progress is one of the most satisfying feelings. I am a very laid back person with the ability to make a student feel comfortable no matter what their level of understanding of a subject is. Outside of the subjects I tutor, my biggest strength is my ability to connect with students. (read more)
...Over five years specifically focused on the ACT and other standardized test preparation. Twenty years teaching all subjects, prior to tutoring full-time. I am licensed to teach 5-8 English Language Arts, and have taught Math off and on for 10 years. (read more)
...Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creation of my own teaching philosophy: teach the student, not just the academic subject matter. A good teacher should be able to break down difficul... (read more)
...My students do succeed. With 36 years of experience teaching secondary mathematics, I continue working with both students and instructors in the classroom. Over the years, I have been most fortunate to work with students who have challenged me to scaffold solutions for difficult concepts. (read more)
...I try to help students find one or two goals to try and work on over the next week. They report back on how it worked for them, and we go from there. Since studying is such a personal thing, I use kind of a trial-and-error approach which has helped not only myself but my students understand themselves as much as it helps to improve their grades. (read more)