...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...Getting my degree from Duke University, teaching in both public and private schools, and working 1-on-1 with hundreds of students has given me unique insight into what works and what doesn't. I know how to connect with my students, build a strong working relationship based on trust and respect, ... (read more)
10 Subjects: includingACT Reading,ACT Science,ACT English,ACT Math
...My name is Ryan. I graduated from UNC-Asheville in 2010 with a degree in biology. My teaching certificate is in middle grades science and comprehensive science for high schools. (read more)
...ACT Prep: I have worked with a professional ACT Prep company in the past and have helped many students achieve their desired scores through improving strategy, reviewing key concepts, and completing practice problems. Reading: Reading is my favorite subject to tutor as it is my primary method of... (read more)
...I actively support students who think differently, whether it be a learning disability, ADD, Aspergers or math anxiety. I have lots of manipulatives and use multiple approaches to fit each student's needs. I have successfully home-schooled my two, now-grown, children. (read more)