...I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Michigan State University and 20+ years experience tutoring math, much of it at the SAT level. I am patient, supportive, and I communicate directly. I work to foster a skill-building or “growth” mindset, and to identify and connect with a student’s internal source of motivation. (read more)
...Topics have included properties of triangles and other polygons, formulas for area, volume, etc., similarity and congruence of polygons, and formal proofs in a variety of formats. I emphasize use of the right "tool" of geometry ( a formula, a property, etc.) to make the job easier to accomplish ... (read more)
...I came to love helping students feel empowered through their writing. It's a special and powerful skill for people of all ages to appreciate and tap into. English literature is more than my major - it is my passion. (read more)
...What I most enjoy about working one on one with students is breaking down content into parts that are more accessible for their learning style. Many times by just working with a student and watching their thought processes around how they tackle material, I can identify where they are making mis... (read more)
10 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Geometry,ACT Math