...He showed me how to see the forest for the trees, so to speak, so that disparate, confusing concepts became a coherent, logical whole in my mind. In my teaching and tutoring, I try to emulate my mentor by showing students the elegance, beauty, and utility of the subject. I focus on understanding and problem solving rather than rote learning. (read more)
...Worked writing questions for Common Core math exam at muddle and high school levels. Have written science questions for ACT, integrating science and mathematical skills. Have worked with high school juniors for 27 years, integrating physics curriculum with the mathematics ability of high school students. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Algebra 1,Physics,SAT Math
...I have also provided one-on-one tutoring by request in this particular subject at the same job. I have tutored this subject for about 5 years. I have also learned how to use Mathematica for this subject. (read more)
...I generally tutor in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine). I am available on weekends and Fridays to meet. MATHEMATICS TUTORING:I have experience tutoring students in Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Algebra... (read more)
...That is why I am so passionate about teaching writing: it develops the overall student and person. I earned a Master's degree in Literature and Rhetoric with a perfect 4.0 and achieved secondary teacher certification in English. I taught high school English classes at all four grades and both regular and honors levels. (read more)