...This role included preparing instructional materials, conducting lab experiments, and offering personalized tutoring sessions. I served as a Teacher's Assistant, Lab Assistant, and Tutor for Physics I and II at the college level, providing guidance and support to students in both classroom and l... (read more)
...I took the Praxis I test to obtain my Illinois teaching license. I have tutored all subject areas of the Praxis I - reading, writing, and mathematics. I received a passing score the one and only time I took the exam. (read more)
...Any score from any student can be increased, even to the 1550+ range, and my goal is to demonstrate this idea. In my preparation for the SAT, I went through many practice books (Princeton Review, Barron's, the Black Book, etc.) and ultimately narrowed down a successful approach. I then created guides for Math that detail concepts that would appear on the SAT, which I teach from. (read more)
...I focus on understanding and problem solving rather than rote learning. Also, I pay close attention to the student's current grasp of the subject matter, review needed background material, and adjust the pace of instruction accordingly. I have had the pleasure of converting a few math haters into math lovers, some of whom actually changed their major to math! (read more)
...As a dedicated and passionate tutor, I love seeing students grow and discover a genuine love for learning. During high school, I worked as a peer tutor and taught various math subjects such as Algebra and Precalculus. I would work with students individually and adapt my teaching style to meet each student's unique needs. (read more)