...My tutoring experience comes from running a girl scout troop and tutoring kids of all ages through a library sponsored drop-in free tutoring. Each kid comes with his/her own learning style. I like to be patient but firm with my students so they learn the process, no matter how tedious or complex. (read more)
...Later, I used those same skills in a math tutoring program I helped set up at my high school through our school's chapter of the National Honor Society. I eventually majored in mathematics at Rice University, where I was an academic fellow, tutoring students in college-level mathematics, among o... (read more)
...What I think is important about tutoring is not just helping the student in the content material of what they're struggling with, but also help them build up study skills, so they are able to utilize those skills in college. Hence, my goal is not just helping the student get a good score on the ... (read more)
...When I first studied the material, I had no idea that I would come to use it so frequently. I wish I had been able to make the connection between the formulas and my goals. With my now broader perspective, I like to help students to embrace algebra on a personal level instead of depending solely on rote memorization. (read more)
My name is Kimberly. I am from the Fiji Islands, which is in the South Pacific. I obtained a diploma in education (math and science) from University of The South Pacific, which is in Suva, Fiji. (read more)