...I have encountered many students who absolutely gave up on math. Almost invariably they have experienced a "hurdle" in their efforts to gain math proficiency. Some encountered it very early and others experienced it much later. (read more)
...My other academic strength is math; I taught a basic algebra (college) class for six years and tutored many students along the way. It is so rewarding to hear students tell me that I presented a math concept in a way they could finally understand. And, of course, my uncommon combination of verbal and math skills makes me an ideal tutor for the SAT, ACT and admission tests like the TEAS. (read more)
...To this end, my work experience provides an ideal resource that I can draw on to provide a connection between the work in the textbook and “real-world” problems. I would be pleased to tutor individual or small groups of students who range from middle school to college undergraduates. I look for... (read more)
...During my graduate studies i also took on a part-time job as an MCAT physics teacher for the Princeton Review, I taught the physics section of an MCAT prep course for 4 years and also trained new physics teachers for company. I have a lot of experience with passage based physics questions and ... (read more)
...I recognize that some students are handicapped when their learning style does not match the style of their teacher; so I adapt. I believe that understanding the "why" and "when" is perhaps more important than the "how". I have graduate degrees in Systems Management, Business Administration, and Industrial Engineering. (read more)