...As a first generation college/medical student and future physician, I am passionate about tackling barriers to these difficult topics. Having nearly completed medical school, I have gained so much experience with indirect teaching. I have learned how to teach patients and their families about t... (read more)
...Such higher level courses (diff eq, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, etc) are what I enjoy tutoring the most and what I am best at. Different mathematics courses are difficult in different ways. Linear algebra is hard for students in one very specific way:
This course will be far more abstract than any mathematics course you have taken thus far. (read more)
...I am a long-time member of Toastmasters International (practicing public speaking skills). This, together with my study of languages, combines for a helpful skill set. For better or worse, I have an eye for mistakes in publications and documents of all kinds -- even restaurant menus and product labels. On one hand, few people want to hear about typos and errors, so I say nothing to them. (read more)
...I am very aware and confident of the common core standards and my ability to tutor them in math. I have tutored homeschooled students throughout my entire career. One of those students was with me for over 13 years until she was ready to take the GED. (read more)
...I have a great deal of experience both with the SAT material itself and teaching this material to high school students preparing for college. The main thing to be gained from test prep tutoring is a plan of attack specific to the test. I present strategies for the SAT to my students and to personalize the methods to their needs. (read more)