...I spent seven years as an assistant professor of computer and electronics engineering at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and 23 years in the satellite communications industry in Washington, DC. I was also a teaching assistant at the University of Virginia for 4 years and at Cairo University for 2 years. I tutored both my children in Algebra, Geometry and Calculus. (read more)
...I believe that pursuing projects that interest you is the best way to develop practical skills and to land your dream job. My approach to tutoring focuses on understanding rather than memorization. Many students memorize processes without truly understanding the problems. (read more)
...Growing up in Northern Virginia, I always excelled in math and constantly shared my expertise with other students that were not quite as adept in the subject. Throughout my undergraduate degree and subsequent Masters degree at GMU, I continued to tutor my peers in science as well as math and fou... (read more)
...Knowledge about common academic documentation systems
Research skills
Composition theory and practice
PhD in English
Experience tutoring high school students taking AP English I have a PhD in English and taught literature and composition at the college level for 20 years. I also tutor students p... (read more)
...Despite numerous academic accomplishments, I feel like my ability to convey not only information but methods of thinking set me apart. For instance, I try to fully understand topics rather than do well in school - and my tutoring reflects that. Since freshman year, I have mastery in over 13 AP ... (read more)