...I know how to help students break through whatever frustration or mental block they may have to achieve true understanding. I enjoy seeing that moment where ideas click and all of a sudden the subject becomes easy! I have taught students Geometry at a school district. (read more)
...I have a service-oriented philosophy about tutoring. My main focus is to help the student with their needs and academic goals. If a student still has difficulties, questions/concerns that weren't addressed during allotted session times, I will make myself available. (read more)
...I believe math instruction goes beyond content, and I strive to attend to the whole student, delivering instruction in a patient, caring and supportive way.I have taught hundreds of students algebra and am confident I can help you master this subject. I have taught hundreds of students algebra a... (read more)
...I try to make my lessons more of a conversation than a lecture. Doing math can be overwhelming even if you like it, and I sometimes wish my own introduction to certain topics had been more tailored. I believe the most important skill in a STEM class is knowing all of your precise definitions, followed by carefully applying the definitions to problems. (read more)
...Alongside work in higher education, I spent summers in college teaching middle school students enrolled in summer programs in Chicago and Boston. Understanding the unique learning needs of my students are a top priority for me and a key part of my teaching style. My coursework in cognitive deve... (read more)