...Normally, my tutoring sessions are held in a local library or school and last anywhere from 1-2 hours. I prefer when the student has some sort of workbook or guide that they would like to cover, but this is not required. Based upon the subject matter, we can develop a program that can meet on a regular basis (weekly, etc.) or in "chunks" to cover specific parts of the subject. (read more)
...My teaching style is slightly different than the modern style of teaching which involves throwing a lot of the burden on the students in terms learning on their own from textbooks and notes. I strongly believe that it is an absolute must that a strong foundation in a discipline is made before th... (read more)
...I will not only teach the academic concepts tested on the ISEE, but also show the best approaches for problem solving. In addition, because the ISEE is a timed test that can be stressful for many students, I instill confidence and reduce anxiety through positive reinforcement, so students feel r... (read more)
...I recently graduated from Stanford University studying mechanical engineering. All throughout my time at Stanford I tutored elementary and middle school students in math, reading, and writing regularly. Before that, I tutored students in ACT preparation, AP exam preparation, algebra, prealgebra, precalculus, geometry, writing, and reading. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Algebra 1,SAT Math,ACT English
...My first priority is to improve the academic achievement of my students. Thus far, each student I have tutored has improved at minimum one full grade level after weekly sessions for an entire term. In improving academic achievement, I am diligent in teaching students in the academic content in a way that is aligned to the way they are learning in their classroom. (read more)