...I firmly believe that a solid foundation will always pave the road for success. This allows students to easily take on more complex material with confidence and a greater sense of understanding. I have even worked with numerous students that suffer from learning disabilities, and have successfully guided them to grasp the material at hand and ultimately pass their courses. (read more)
...It continued as a recitation instructor for business statistics classes at Michigan State University (MSU) where I obtained a Master's in Statistics. It was then followed by four successful and delightful years as a full-time community college instructor of mathematics first at Ivy Tech Communit... (read more)
...I also hold a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Roberts Wesleyan College. I have taught math to students in grades 2 - 12 over the past four years. I have also tutored students in a variety of math courses, including elementary mathematics, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. (read more)
...My goal in teaching is to give kids the ability to be self-sufficient. Many kids lack the self-confidence needed in order to succeed in school subjects. I would like to impart these things upon each of my students, so that when they see a new problem that they don't know how to solve, they think through it rather than giving up or relying on others for the solution. (read more)
...I have always loved helping others in many ways. Therefore, I believe tutoring has inspired me to continue my professional career in a field that allows me to continue helping and inspiring the younger generation. Previously, I have found that an effective tutor encompasses the ability to adapt to the different learning styles of their students. (read more)