...When working with a student, I find out what their goals are and work backwards to implement a lesson plan that will satisfy these goals. On top of that, I've found that a cheery disposition and sense of humor can do a great deal to make the tutoring process as painless as possible. I have tutored students in five continents, mostly preparing them for the SAT and ACT. (read more)
I have been tutoring math for over 5 years with students as young as 4 and as old as 50. My general approach includes the following: (1) talk to students on a peer-level to better understand their concerns and interests in the subject of focus; (2) help students improve their skills by combining pr... (read more)
...I qualified for NSDA Nationals 3 times in Congress and LD (2 times), took 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd at my state tournament in LD, and placed 10th in Extemporaneous Debate at NSDA Nationals my junior year. Currently, I compete on the college level in American Parliamentary, having placed at multiple nati... (read more)
...As a math major in college (Although as a course for math majors, it was an elective which I did not take.), I was required to know logic for the first chapter in multiple upper division mathematics classes such as Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, and/or Non-Euclidean Geometry. Topics we could ... (read more)
...My two greatest strengths as a tutor are my noticeable enthusiasm for the subjects I teach, and my ability to take difficult mathematical concepts and break them down into easily understandable pieces. I have experience working with students both eager and reluctant, ranging in age from 6 to adu... (read more)