...I'm Laura, and for my whole life, I have loved learning and teaching! In high school and college, I worked in school-based math/science tutoring centers, and since I graduated, I have been teaching high school physics at the honors and AP levels, while also modifying my lessons for students with... (read more)
...It has shown me the different ways students learn, and led me to different ways to teach topics based on students' learning styles. In the classroom and when tutoring, I ask a lot of questions when I am helping students solve problems. This way they are more involved in the process, and I can see where they are struggling. (read more)
...If I was to tutor math, then I would take the approach in solving problems step-by-step and always to use formulas. I believe that it will provide the student with a better understanding in solving math problems. When it relates to reading and comprehending, I have always found it beneficial to highlight all important ideas and terms as I read. (read more)
I am working in the area until the next fall semester at Southern Illinois University where I plan to complete my business degree. After completion, I will be moving on to law school (undecided). Logic, math and general problem-solving are passions of mine and I have developed simple ways of expres... (read more)
4 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Prealgebra,Elementary Math
...I'll help you remember the steps to take, and prompt you in sample problems. I do my best to give creative examples explaining math problems, relating them to the concrete world. I help students prepare for standardized tests from the ACT to the GRE. (read more)