...I am a firm believer in the notion that no one is a "non-math" person. When a student is allowed to discover new concepts in an adaptable environment, mathematical ideas can really "sink" in. My personal style is to put less emphasis on rote and memorization while delving into truly understanding what is being taught. (read more)
...Through my classroom teaching, I have seen that tutoring can be an aide for students but also a crutch. I work to make sure the students I tutor do not become overly reliant on me by working with them to develop their mathematical habits of mind, as well as effective study skills. When presente... (read more)
18 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Calculus,GRE,SAT Math
...There are short cuts to making rapid progress that I can show you. If you also study writing with me, I'll begin by noting which grammar rules you don't seem to understand and provide you with easy ways to remember what to do in such circumstances. From there, I'll teach you rules that will make other parts of your writing easier to do. (read more)
...I do so by emphasizing certain repeatable strategies that help students get into the minds of the test-makers and start to notice the underlying patterns of the exam. Additionally, I provide individualized feedback catered to students' specific strengths and weaknesses, which consists of both li... (read more)
16 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Writing,Geometry,SAT Math
I am a veteran teacher with 17 years' experience teaching math in public high schools and years of experience teaching and tutoring other subjects in other settings. I used to be certified to teach math and English in Massachusetts. I have years of experience as a private tutor, both in-person and online. (read more)