...Extensive experience with linear/non-linear functions, equations, word problems, etc. Students of mine have seen an average of 1.5-3x the standard growth projected in state testing. 10 years experience teaching grades 5-9 in NC public schools I have taught in the North Carolina public school sys... (read more)
6 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Geometry,Algebra 1,Elementary Math
...I have taught 5th-8th grade Math & Spanish for 7 years. I have tutored students in all elementary classes - focusing on Reading, Writing, Spanish and Mathematics for over 12 years. I have studied phonics in both Spanish and English to better understand and teach each language. (read more)
...I will take all the time necessary to answer your questions and break difficult concepts down. Future sessions will take an hour or more. Some subjects will require TWO HOURS because of the necessity to pay attention to detail. (read more)
...I am very good at teaching English grammar such as punctuation, tenses, personal pronouns, and sentence structure, finding the meaning of words in context, and helping my students understand and interpret a paragraph. I also help with test taking strategies and time management. With a Master's ... (read more)
...I will try various types of questioning and practice strategies until I find a combination that makes the material understandable and applicable to my student. I try to let the student hold the pencil most of the time and guide them as they try to understand a subject. I've found this to be ver... (read more)