...If a student is having difficulty with factoring, I create practice problems of varying complexity, incorporating both basic factoring techniques (factoring by greatest common factor, grouping, difference of squares) and applications of the quadratic formula. If a student makes a mistake, then I... (read more)
...I can also work with a few students together, depending on age/skill level, adjusting fees accordingly. Aside from tutoring, I'm a full-time published/working writer, and college lecturer.17+ years private teaching English/history/study skills/SAT I've effectively worked with ACT and SAT prep for the past dozen years. I am a published, working writer as well. (read more)
...I help my students determine what is "best," either fastest, most efficient, or less prone to errors. Ultimately, I teach students the finer points of critical thinking and problem-solving that will benefit them in the real world they will face after graduation. I am currently teaching Geometry at my local High School. (read more)
...I think that learning should be fun, because it creates good skills and positive memories. I encourage my students to work hard and to think on their own, and I like to think that I teach people the means and methods to problem solve on their own. I primarily have tutored 1:1, but I've also tau... (read more)
...You will learn how to read critically, absorbing key information the first time while effectively disregarding outside distractions so, with practice, you’ll be able to read any given piece just once. Vocabulary development goes hand in hand with reading comprehension. Your vocabulary stays with you for life and helps you better understand and communicate with the world. (read more)