...Once a firm foundation (and confidence) is built, the student may progress faster. Algebra 2 builds upon both algebra 1 and geometry, extending concepts such as trig functions and logarithms, and introducing concepts such as complex numbers. I like to insure the student has fully mastered prere... (read more)
...I'd been at the school to pick up text books, so I knew what he meant. Outside his door I commented to his sister that I wouldn't have wanted to attend such a chaotic school myself. Out he came hiding under his "hoodie."
I taught C math, social studies, science, and English in lessons specially designed to capture his interest. (read more)
...On a practical level, I can give more useful information in one hour than the vast majority of tutors can give in 2 or 3. For many students, being able to double their effective reading speed and learning sophisticated guessing strategies will significantly raise their scores, independent of a c... (read more)
...My teaching style is experiential as I believe every student has the capacity to connect with literature and to write very well, and I enjoy showing a student how he or she does this naturally. I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and wo... (read more)