...I lived in Japan as a teacher for 18 years. When I first went I could not speak a word of Japanese, and I lived in an area with no English speakers, so I had to find the fastest way to communicate in order to get by on a daily basis. Because of this, I learned many tricks as to how to be able to communicate effectively with a limited amounted of ability. (read more)
...There are two math portions on this test: Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge. The Arithmetic Reasoning portion contains word problems, while the Mathematics Knowledge portion contains algebra and geometry problems, which may or may not start off as a word problem. Currently, no calculator is allowed, so mental calculations, and tricks for simplifying are very useful. (read more)
...I am very patient and passionate about helping my students succeed. I have learned in my experience that each student learns differently. I have spent considerable time considering how I can diversify my instructional methods in order to reach all types of learners. (read more)
...I find tutoring to be extremely enjoyable and like providing help to students in their wide array of studies. My goal is to be an adjunct professor in either Economics or Finance later on in my career. As a high school student, I tutored physics and math courses. (read more)
...I was on the faculty at Wayne State University before doing full time research. I have not previously formally tutored. I have taught college students in a classroom setting. (read more)