...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...This work felt so rewarding that I decided to return to Brown for my Master of Arts in Teaching. There I was certified to teach History, Social Studies and received an endorsement in Mathematics and Economics. My teaching philosophy is guided by the belief that all students can learn, and all learning is in the service of understanding and building thinking skills. (read more)
...Sometimes a student knows the material, but just isn't confident about how they found an answer. Other times, the student may benefit from a real-life example. For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. (read more)
...In a typical session, I ask the student about what they're working on, what they're struggling with, and whether they have any upcoming tests or projects. We might review concepts from class, work on homework, or do practice problems. In addition, we might make a success plan together to manage a difficult workload or plan ahead for assignments and exams. (read more)
...Please consider me as your tutor. You won't regret the experience.Math teacher and tutor for over a decade. Mathematics instructor for 8 years at two distinguished universities. (read more)