...Also, I always learn more and strengthen my own knowledge about a topic when I'm helping students. The relationship is always mutualistic. At times, math can seem very abstract, and one of the most popular questions is: "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" I try to bridge this gap and provide practical examples. (read more)
I am a certified math teacher and I currently teach high school mathematics. I have taught math for over 15 years and I have tutored for about the same amount of time. I love tutoring because I love helping students become better at math. (read more)
...As your tutor, I will use the curriculum and notes taken in class as the guideline for what material to teach. After discussing with the student and his or her parent where the struggle seems to stem from, we can proceed. We will build up the knowledge that the student needs to succeed. (read more)
...My experience as a special education teacher has led me to use programs such as Language! and Wilson, which are heavily phonics-based. I am currently a middle school math teacher with Fairfax County. I hold a mathematics endorsement and several years experience teaching middle school mathematics. (read more)