...I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal statements that reflect their unique stories. My approach to tutoring is very hands-on-learning and adaptability. ... (read more)
...I always find that once the groundwork has been laid, students realize that the task is not as scary and daunting as it first seemed. Instead of an intimidating obstacle, each problem turns into a puzzle (or maybe a challenging puzzle at worst)! I try to dispel the myth that math is useless outs... (read more)
...I have worked with students doing GED (high school equivalency exam), ASVAB (military aptitude test), several versions of high school online and all levels of TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education). The students were between the ages of 16 and 24 with the vast majority being high school dropouts.... (read more)
...Classes taught on a regular basis:- Probability/Statistics- Prealgebra- College Algebra- Trigonometry- Precalculus- Calculus 1 & 2I'm also happy to help students prepare for exams (SAT/ACT/AP).I have over 25 years of tutoring experience and over 20 years of teaching experience.I am a full-time co... (read more)
I am a Naperville North High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate with a degree in Mathematics. I have extensive problem-solving experience including winning 1st place at the 2007 ICTM State Math Contest, qualifying for the USA Math Olympiad, and placing in the top 500 in the... (read more)