...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)
...Additionally, I have tutored and will tutor students in elementary and middle school: after all, students need a strong foundation! I can offer just that as I know the progression of the mathematics and can prepare students for ensuing levels of mathematics. I have worked with students as youn... (read more)
...Grammar and syntax and knowing how to cite a source in MLA is important, but writing well requires more than writing correctly. In much the same way, reading is the first step to any critical analysis, but you can't get much further than plot summary without an understanding of the relationships... (read more)
...Thus I am comfortable with students at all levels of confidence and ability. I scored a 1600 on the SAT, and can remove the anguish and uncertainty of SAT prep. I can meet any student at their specific level of understanding, and give them the space and security they need to work their own way out of confusion, and build confidence in themselves as problem solvers and learners. (read more)
...In that time I've won 25+ competitions across 6 countries. During my 5 years of coaching, I've taught public speaking to CEOs, academic researchers, and aspiring world champions. I'd love to work with you next! (read more)