...During my graduate studies i also took on a part-time job as an MCAT physics teacher for the Princeton Review, I taught the physics section of an MCAT prep course for 4 years and also trained new physics teachers for company. I have a lot of experience with passage based physics questions and ... (read more)
...I've been helping students in all areas of mathematics since 1998. Prealgebra can be a very difficult for someone who is not a "math person." I've taught students at all levels and can explain all pre-algebra concepts with clarity. I was a physics minor at Northwestern, and have taken advanced coursework in mathematics. (read more)
...I use a variety of teaching methods (hands-on/manipulative make for a great change from the visual lectures) to address the problems while supporting the student's learning styles. For the last 19 years, I have been a private tutor for students from public, private and homeschooling communities. I am presently tutoring at Waubonsee Community College in addition to my private students. (read more)
...I have taught the math section of the ACT one-on-one. I have provided information to students on test taking strategies like time management, and simple approaches to complicated problems. I have guided them when to use the calculator. (read more)
...As a current junior high (grades 6-8) teacher, we spend quite a bit of time in class focusing on study skills. This is particularly important in Spanish which is very unfamiliar to many students. We talk about the idea of memorizing vs. learning for retention. (read more)