...In addition to training key concepts step by step, I teach students tricks to tackle questions more easily and quickly so they can perform their very best on test day. I love watching the lightbulb go on when something "clicks" for a student. I’ve helped students raise their SAT scores by over 400 points, and students who do the work usually improve by 100 points or more. (read more)
...This means that if you let your student continue to struggle with fraction arithmetic, arithmetic using negative numbers, factorization, introductory variable concepts, and other prealgebra topics then future difficulties in math are inevitable. It also means that improving your student's profic... (read more)
...My goal with students is to give them tools that empower them to feel confident in navigating their school work. I have both taught a trigonometry class to high schoolers and tutored the subject extensively one-on-one. Trigonometry can be a lot of equations to memorize, so I make sure to take the time to make sure students understand why equations work and look at real life applications. (read more)
...I prefer when the student has some sort of workbook or guide that they would like to cover, but this is not required. Based upon the subject matter, we can develop a program that can meet on a regular basis (weekly, etc.) or in "chunks" to cover specific parts of the subject. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the saxophone and keeping up with developments in the scientific community. (read more)
...I know that math and science can be hard, but with clear and straightforward explanations and carefully chosen practice questions, it doesn't have to be! I present concepts in a clear and straightforward way, with the goal of helping the student apply these concepts on exams and problem sets. ... (read more)