...I spent five years' experience tutoring algebra and precalculus at a charter school in Boston, and have had a number of WyzAnt students during the past year a half. My strength in this subject is my ability to describe various problem-solving strategies in a way that makes sense. I also excel at helping students find specific strategies and techniques they feel most comfortable with. (read more)
...Weak areas are addressed through practice and explanation, first by the tutor then by the student. Although students today have the luxury of spell check, that does not mean spelling correctly is irrelevant or out of date. There is still value in honing spelling skills. (read more)
...I've been teaching students how to work with the SSAT for several years as they seek admission to select independent schools. Figuring out how to work with the test and to maximize your score by working with your strengths can improve your score. My background in test preparation includes the ACT, SAT. and the TOEFL. (read more)
...I've studied German since a young age and continued all the way through graduate school, picking up a minor from UMass Amherst, credit from the Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg, and a certification of fluency in German from UCLA. I received my masters degree in Latin and Ancient Greek studies... (read more)
...I’ll work with you to help you see the value in math and to feel more comfortable with the concepts, and not just for your upcoming test! Most of my math students are in high school and college, and I specialize in the following math topics:*
Math fundamentals and core competencies
Pre Algebra
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