...During my senior year, I scored a 5 (Extremely well qualified) on the AP test in Calculus. I am also an alumnus of PROMYS which is a high school summer program in mathematics at Boston University in which the central subject was Number Theory. When I was an undergraduate student, I took a lot o... (read more)
...My goal when tutoring students is to meet them where they are at in their understanding of math concepts and build their confidence and love for math. During my 20 plus years of teaching experience I have compiled a "tool box" filled with creative activities to engage my students. I always take into consideration my student's individual interests, intelligence type, and learning style. (read more)
...Tutoring isn't just memorization and repetitive practice drills; that's passive and wastes time. I instill a sense of confidence within my students so they feel they can tackle topics on their own. I've even worked with other tutors and educators to hone their skills and improve their teaching styles. (read more)
...The TEAS (Test of Essential Skills) is an examination that is comprised of tests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and language Usage. I have helped prepare students in the past in their preparation for the TEAS exam. I have increased their skills and confidence in dealing with the basic number sense as well as the algebra and geometry that make up the math section of the TEAS. (read more)
...I have more than five years of work experience as a translator and technical project manager. I have certifications in Chinese listening, comprehension, and standard pronunciation since elementary and high school, I also have fluency in classical Chinese. I was ranked within the top 0.01% in each of the subjects for a Chinese national standardized test including Chinese Literature. (read more)