...Prealgebra is so important in laying the groundwork for later success in math. The student is just beginning to consolidate earlier teachings and to incorporate abstract thinking. I can help students develop a deep understanding of variables, slopes, linear equations, solving equations, graphing lines, direct variation, formula manipulation and other prealgebra topics. (read more)
...I have ample experience, therefore, in teaching a wealth of material concisely and effectively. Because each student is unique and learns differently, my lessons and teaching vary to match what works best for the student. With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract princip... (read more)
...Most recently I read FOUNDING MOTHERS by Cokie Roberts, which gave me new appreciation for the boldness and bravery of the colonials who fought to establish the United States. For instance, the stories of women like Abigail Adams, the wife of our second president, who expressed in her letters to... (read more)
...I was a full-time counselor for 9 years, and worked with many students to enhance their study skills. Because I understand psychology so well, I can help each student to find the motivation that may be hidden within himself or herself. Each student has a unique way of understanding
I hold Master's degrees in sociology and in Education. (read more)
...I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and working from there. In SAT and ACT preparation, I enjoy sharing the strategies not only for vocabulary mastery and answer selection but also for mental preparation for the testing environment. My... (read more)