...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)
...If a copy of the work could be sent beforehand that would be extremely helpful. While in high school, I was part of the NHS where I was a tutor for the school. I helped students were struggling in Algebra 1 by explaining different methods on how to find the correct answers as I understand that everyone learns differently. (read more)
...Or at the very least, I'm happy to relieve some of the stress that comes with working on a difficult math problem. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in age and mathematical skill, both in groups and individually. During this time, I was awarded my CRLA tutoring certification and continued to tutor regularly even after graduation. (read more)
As I tell all my students, please call me Alison, not Dr. Wood. I've been an engineering professor for 8 years and have 10 years of tutoring experience before that. (read more)
...This position also involved holding office hours for smaller group and individual help, as well as working in the math tutoring center where I was able to help students with all math courses offered at my institution. Through my experience, I believe a student-led approach is the most helpful, w... (read more)