...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I am currently tutoring two students in SAT essay writing, and it is going quite well. My own children, one having a writing disability, are AP Scholars and honors students, and I tutored them. I also received a 5 on my own AP English exam (a while ago). I am an excellent tutor in SAT, ACT and PSAT exam taking. (read more)
...I am always willing to meet my students in the middle. I am patient, approachable, understanding, and flexible. I favor a paced-style teaching technique that minimizes stress and encourages a strong interpersonal relationship between the student and myself. (read more)
...In College, I enjoyed Math and General Chemistry and took great pleasure in tutoring fellow students. I have been told many times that I have a gift and that I explain the material in a way that students can easily understand. I want students to get the most out of every session. (read more)
...I have been tutoring biology since I studied it in high school and college myself. I have experience in AP level Biology, anatomy and physiology, and the requisite chemistry as well. I have been working with Microsoft programs since elementary school. (read more)