...Not only did I tutor throughout that time but I also served as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate mathematics and physics courses (and even a few graduate ones).
I have tutored a wide range of students in terms of age range, ability and subject area. For a few examples, I tutored 5... (read more)
...During graduate school, I worked for Kaplan as an SAT/GRE tutor and I have helped many students improve their scores over the years. I can show you the best ways to tackle the SAT and the strategies you need to succeed on the test, including the Writing section. I have coached youth basketball (boys: ages 9-12) and been an assistant coach for older girls' teams. (read more)
...I started as a data analyst and ascended to the position of a manager of the business intelligence operations in the Analytics department of one of the largest banks overseas. I left my job due to changing family commitments and decided to pursue teaching – an endeavor I have always loved. The ... (read more)
...I prefer to use a socratic method, asking students questions, so that they are prompted to think and reason instead of simply learning a process to follow. In subjects like math and science, learning to reason in a logical sequence is foundational for developing mastery. I graduated Highschool earning a 4 in the Calculus AB AP test and a 790/800 in the math section of the SAT. (read more)
...I have posted over 5000 answers on the Wyzant Homework Help forum and over 50 study guides. I have worked with students from the early elementary ages to working adults taking on-line college courses. But tutoring is not just about how much math the tutor knows; tutoring is about teaching; it's about helping the student to understand. (read more)