...I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the student's picture of the subject matter, and not that the student can't understand at all what is going on. I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, receiving a Diploma in Basic Education. Years later, I earned a BEd. in Basic Education (mathematics) from the same University. I am currently in my final year (MPhil. (read more)
...My methods aim to bridge disciplines and curate curiosity in disparate areas of expertise. While the pursuit of learning should be the highest aim of a student, I bring personal attention and care to the whole life of my tutees by offering a safe space to be themselves. My hope is that we learn to ask the “why” questions not only of our studies but of our own contexts. (read more)
...Over the past decade, I have helped more than 150 students prepare for the ACT Math test. Because the Math section consists entirely of multiple choice questions and permits the use of a calculator throughout, my goal is to teach the "ACT mindset"—a test-taking approach that utilizes content rev... (read more)
...As a lifelong student myself and current Psychology doctoral candidate, I have successfully navigated study skills. As well, as part of being a college professor, I teach my students proven methods such as, SQ3R and individualized methods such as proper note-taking, reading for comprehension, pr... (read more)