...In my opinion, math education should be led by logic and concepts, then only afterwards strengthened by doing examples. Focusing on the "why?" and not just the "how?" of a problem shows students that any math problem can be conquered with the right tools. This gives them the independence to lea... (read more)
...My method is to break the problem down and solve parts of the problem. Then put these parts together like an easy four piece puzzle. I ask questions to check the understanding of the student so that I know where to start. (read more)
17 Subjects: includingCalculus,Elementary (K-6th),Precalculus,Track & Field
...Sometimes students are completely lost and we need to go all the way back to the beginning, but just as often, they only need some gaps filled in, and some concepts strengthened. And they need confidence. My job is to figure out where the gaps are, and help the student fill them, and work thing... (read more)
...You guessed it, I'm an engineer. I specialize in teaching students the problem solving method which tends to be a major stumbling block in learning mathematics. Besides being a tutor I'm an engineer, I'm active in running and other outdoor actives and I like to read. (read more)