...Especially proofs! This is because Geometry is more logic based than math based. I show students how to think about the subject in effective ways so that the problems make sense - for example, breaking down a complex polygon into familiar, smaller shapes and then proving congruence and similari... (read more)
...I have expertise not only in correcting these errors, but also explaining them. Over the past 10 years I have helped a number of students prepare for this test. In that time, I have not only become familiar with the material on that exam, but also developed a number of effective strategies to boost test scores. (read more)
...My teaching approach relies on a combination of concept discovery/derivation and a lot of practice -- teaching some of the fundamental principles and then asking the student to internalize the learning by applying it to many problem sets. To help ensure a good match with the student, I offer a n... (read more)
...Growing up listening to everything from classical music to classic rock to soft rock to whatever was playing on MTV, VH1, or the radio, I wanted to consume just about anything and everything I could, audibly. I was formally trained in Music History in Clark University in 2005. I get very excite... (read more)
...I definitely fully understand every single subject I tutor. I have tutored many students during high school, university, and now as a professional between being a teaching assistant and private tutor. My basic approach to tutoring is to see why you are struggling. (read more)