...I check for understanding by having the patient practice the concept and essentially "teach back" what they have learned, and then provide feedback as appropriate. During middle and high school, I tutored elementary students in basic math and English. I believe that my knowledge and skills as a... (read more)
...I started in middle school as a prealgebra and algebra tutor. In high school, I followed up by tutoring all manner of mathematics classes from basic prealgebra to Calculus II. Simultaneously, I was teaching at the local Kumon center for all age students at all levels of math, from elementary arithmetic to higher level calculus and vector analysis. (read more)
I'm Brian and I graduated from Clarion University with a teaching degree in Secondary Mathematics. I enjoy working with youth to further their understanding of Math and show them how though challenging Math can be fun. I know for many people Math is a subject that is difficult, but I hope to show how Math is applicable to real life and can see a unique appreciation for the skill. (read more)
...Some 25% of my pupils were in such a situation, and the tutoring they received was as first-class as any other student received. Most of my pupils have been college-age, but I have taken on students as young as 13 in the course of my mathematics tutoring. A few years ago, I enrolled in a community college and then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh to study Biochemistry. (read more)