...There is a different focus, less on pure rote monotony of drilling, more on the higher level thinking of why one would do X, so that the student then not merely memorizes what to do, but actually knows why, so they can do on their own even when given a non-cookie cutter problem, as is often given... (read more)
...I have tutored several students for high school placement tests, and they have all passed the test after working with me. If you were to look at my materials right now, you would plainly see that I have a practice book entitled COOP/HSPT. Between my experience tutoring for over 30 years and my classroom teaching, I am qualified to tutor this subject. (read more)
...I took the most advanced algebra II course in high school with the highest final grade of 99 in the class. I tutored fellow peers in this subject. I received a 100% on the Wyzant Algebra II examination for tutors. (read more)
...While some memorization is required, I do my best to make the concepts relatable and, for interested students, trace them back to their roots. Physics is a challenging class because, although the actual number of topics to learn is relatively low, these topics get woven together in varied and co... (read more)
...Having a great deal of teaching experience, I welcome the opportunity to teach individuals how to play chess and how to become tournament-level players. After playing at the youth, middle school and high school levels, I have coached tennis for over 25 years. I have coached at the youth and middle school levels. (read more)