...I have worked with a range of ages in this subject, from second-graders to high school students who were struggling with reading skills. Writing: I spend much of my free time writing and I enjoy helping students with their writing as well. I am able to explain grammar, work on essay planning and writing, advise on writing lab reports, and help the student maintain a professional voice. (read more)
...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?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. (read more)
...I like to insure the student has fully mastered prerequisite concepts, reviewing and reinforcing as necessary, then take them at their own speed into new material. As in all math courses, the student must practice each skill until it is mastered. I have a variety of materials to aid understanding, accelerate learning, improve retention, and make practice a little bit more fun. (read more)
...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)
...I have found through my educational and professional experiences that I truly thrive on collaborative efforts and problem-solving. I like experimenting and finding out what works best for the team in every scenario. I work to ensure that this passion is applied for each person I work with. (read more)