...I will be more than happy to tutor these courses, just let me know! I have about 3 years of tutoring experience with middle/high school students, and I have seen progress in terms of confidence, critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, speed, accuracy, improved attitudes, and of course, grades. I have tutored Algebra 1, Geometry, Chemistry, and 7th grade mathematics. (read more)
...I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood. As an undergraduate I was a teacher's assistant in English, German and Astronomy, a grader in Calculus and a tutor in Physics for scientists and engineers. I have continued to tutor Physics and Math ever since, including during my brief stint in the Santa Clara Teacher Credentialing program. (read more)
...Many of my students are taking Hon. Math classes and I have my own collection of problems at or exceeding the level, written by myself or adapted from popular textbooks. I have good knowledge of the Math classes taught at local HS (e.g. (read more)
...Analogies that the student can actually relate to are also helpful. Of course, I do not impose one approach or the other on the student. I adapt to each student's needs. (read more)
...I provide homework assistance, correct conceptual mistakes, summarize key topics for tests, and teach effective study habits. Many of my students have gone from struggling to achieving top grades, and I have helped several gain admission to prestigious universities such as Berkeley and UCLA. I ... (read more)