...I am patient, supportive, and I communicate directly. I work to foster a skill-building or “growth” mindset, and to identify and connect with a student’s internal source of motivation. I am experienced in working with adult students in all math topics covered on the GED, and also in test preparation. (read more)
...I emphasize use of the right "tool" of geometry ( a formula, a property, etc.) to make the job easier to accomplish and encourage students to avail themselves of ALL the tools in their geometry tool box. I have taught pre-calculus on multiple occasions during my 20+ years of experience. I love ... (read more)
...I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 at the high school and college level for many years. I hold a BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I studied the disease hereditary fructose intolerance for 2 years and wrote a thesis on a new diagnostic method. (read more)
...Increasing students' confidence in their ability to learn, is another aspect of the learning process on which I focus. I believe that knowing how to do something and having the confidence of knowing how to do something are both important in the mastery of skills. I would enjoy meeting you and w... (read more)