...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...I will safely guide the student through the challenges of Precalculus. We can work sample problems, remediate any gaps in learning, and develop a test taking strategy so that you will succeed on the math portion of the SAT. The PSAT is a major stepping-stone to a higher education. (read more)
...Rather than teaching strategies and procedures alone, I dig into the “why”s underneath- why a method works, how it relates to other concepts, why we are doing what we are doing. Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themse... (read more)
...I also have a reputation for being able to work with even the most frustrated students -- just in case you fit that description. I am proficient with Texas Instruments graphing calculators, so if that is part of your curriculum, I can help you out there too. I look forward to hearing from you! (read more)