...Personally, I appreciate the simple beauty of math and learning, and finding ways to share that beauty with my students. But even more than that, I enjoy mentoring my students in math so that they are not just learning skills, but also how to develop their own way of thinking about math that tru... (read more)
...I have tutored numerous students one on one at University Maine at Farmington. For a number of semesters. I know applications of the various courses. (read more)
...Basic skills are important and contribute to one's enjoyment and ability to do Mathematics. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I encourage questions and the muscular doing of Mathematics to develop understanding, clarity, and the skills for doing mathematical problem solving. (read more)
...The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. Every student has a unique skill set, part of which is learning style. (read more)