...I am patient, approachable, understanding, and flexible. I favor a paced-style teaching technique that minimizes stress and encourages a strong interpersonal relationship between the student and myself. I believe mathematical information is poorly received under stress, and I have devoted much of my career to assuaging these math-related anxieties. (read more)
...As a graduate student, I've taught online courses in applied calculus, and been an in class instructor for college algebra. I have over 15 years experience tutoring both high school and college level mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as working with junior college students considered ... (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...With this understanding, I believe tutors today will want to spend more time as facilitators with their students, where they would guide them through the process of recognizing their interests, strengths and challenges, and to value the importance of being a life-long learner. In a Global Societ... (read more)