...I teach students how to infer, use context clues, make study guides, use techniques such as interactive notebooks, color, and diagrams. I have 32 years experience in the classroom, teaching mathematics and English. I’ve also very successfully tutored over 500 students in math, English, and test prep. (read more)
...I encourage my students to take initiative and practice newly learnt skills that will be most beneficial to their assignments or goals. Tutoring brings an advantage of personalizing lessons around a student's particular learning style. I have worked as an ESL college tutor where I have facilita... (read more)
...I would rather show my knowledge of content through projects or hands-on activities. During my junior year, I had a professor that taught me how to incorporate different learning styles that encouraged students to think/connect/understand, rather than memorize. This helped me connect my experie... (read more)
...This component of linear algebra, as it pertained to solving differential equations, was part of what I helped my first student with. One of my classes at Caltech was solely dedicated to the study of linear algebra, as a more theoretical concept. However, topics in linear algebra such as vector... (read more)
...Students have come to me with varying goals- anything from understanding how to complete an assignment, passing a test, to getting ahead for the next school year. I follow Common Core standards to ensure my students will find success no matter which school they attend. I’ve worked in both VA and PA, so I’m familiar with SOLs, Keystones, and PSSAs. (read more)