...I teach so I can learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to me each and every day. I graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, receiving a Diploma in Basic Education. Years later, I earned a BEd. in Basic Education (mathematics) from the same University. (read more)
...I love the one-on-one interaction that tutoring provides because it's fun to uncover each student's unique hang-ups and then work with him or her to clear them up. I'm great at finding the problem areas quickly so we can spend our time effectively instead of running around in circles trying to f... (read more)
...Children and adults alike struggle with test anxiety—but again, it doesn't need to be that way! Improving one's score on a test not only means being familiar with the subject material, but also requires the right pacing, problem-solving strategies, and test-taking skills. In 10 years as a professional tutor, I have helped more than 300 students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GED, and GRE. (read more)
...One of my students was so excited by what we worked on together (cross multiplication) that she had her mother stop the car alongside of the road on the way home so that she could show her mom what she had learned. I have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. Having a student change from dreading math to really enjoying it brings me great satisfaction. (read more)