...When one of my students understands something because of the way I have explained it, I feel like my mission in life has been accomplished. I have a way of connecting with students, building their self-esteem, and explaining things so they can understand. My students really like me, and I really like them. (read more)
...I have very often, if not most often, found that students who thought they could not understand course material, only could not understand the explanation that was given to this phantom composite character. Their specific need did not happen to coincide with the group average need. The explanat... (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and computer science with masters degrees in educational technology and administration and a doctorate in curriculum and teaching. Aside from my vast knowledge and experience in teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school and college level... (read more)
...I consider myself a very patient teacher and tutor, which I believe is essential to the process. I usually offer the student a few options, based on their interest and learning style assessment, in which to learn the material. I then let them decide which option makes the most sense to them. (read more)
...As a note, effective test prep takes time, so I recommend starting early. I warn my prospective students that the gains to be made with just a week or two of preparation will be very limited. I have a great deal of experience both with the ACT material itself and teaching this material to high school students preparing for college. (read more)