I’m Bo, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Yale University. In college, the professors who stood out were those who loved teaching, brought this enthusiasm to the classroom, and genuinely cared for their students. I try to bring this lesson forward in all my tutoring sessions by ensuring that students feel engaged every step of the way. (read more)
...Tutor.com has a rigorous training program that enabled me to learn adequate and proper tutoring techniques. I am the type of tutor that patiently provides just enough guidance to allow the student to solve the problem on their own. This builds their confidence and enables them to solve future problems without assistance. (read more)
...It was terribly tedious at first, but I developed a skill for breaking down a new concept and coming at it from several different directions. The other problem with teaching yourself from a book is that you rarely find the bulk material interesting. At first, I could get away with doing the subjects I liked and ignoring the ones I didn't. (read more)
...I have worked with every type of student - from those that have struggled with math their entire lives to those for whom math is easy and need to be constantly challenged. I love coming up with different ways to explain concepts to my students...breaking down difficult topics into bite sized pie... (read more)
...Calculus remains one of my favorite subjects to this day. I have a Bachelor's degree in Classics/Latin. I also have experience teaching Latin (I - IV) in High School and Middle School. (read more)