...I use this approach during my tutoring sessions because it rewards the students with confidence and a sense of self accomplishment when they are able to come to a solution by themselves rather than just peering at the answer. I try to make sure there is a sense of direction when navigating throu... (read more)
...As a public high school teacher for over 20 years and in community colleges, I have had much experience working with students from all over the world- Turkey, France, Russia, Ethiopia, China and Japan. I have also taught foreign languages to american high school students and know how to break do... (read more)
...During college, I worked as both a grader and TA for Precalculus and also helped tutor fellow students. Also, I volunteered to tutor young children through a program on campus for a year and have experience working with special needs kids. Though I am relatively new to the tutoring scene, I do have a ton of experience working with students and helping them achieve their goals. (read more)
...It has always been my passion. Now, after training as a scientist and after 20 successful years in the software industry, STEM education is my full-time commitment. I love seeing the "Aha!" moments when students understand something they didn't get before. (read more)
...My teaching philosophy is to try and break down the big ideas into smaller bite sized pieces and gradually, like with Legos, put the knowledge that has just been learned back together into a big picture, looking at all of the little pieces and connections. I want to guide my students through lea... (read more)