...Applying my passion for the Abacus, I ended up teaching many others, especially those who prefer different learning modalities than simply listening and writing down what is being taught. The abacus teaches students to visualize calculations through unique hands-on methods, processing visuo-spat... (read more)
...Students sought help with homework problems, exam and test reviews, and whatever else might come up in class. Most interactions were one-on-one, though there were group sessions as well. This experience working with such a spread of backgrounds has deepened my appreciation for the personal aspect of tutoring. (read more)
...I have been preparing people for standardized tests, including the ACT, for several years and have helped my students raise their scores dramatically. I not only help reinforce the relevant concepts, such as critical reading and vocabulary, but I also teach them the test-taking tools they need t... (read more)
...During that time, I tutored at a local community college, as well as doing some private tutoring. Over the next few years, I taught full-time at various local colleges and universities. After a layoff ended another five years as an R&D scientist in industry, I have again returned to education, teaching courses at three different postsecondary institutions, and doing private tutoring. (read more)
...To do this, I constantly develop novel examples for different topics to ensure that learners do not hear the same material over and over. In fact, I try to use different materials during tutoring sessions than the learners are using in class, so I am not just repeating what they already heard. ... (read more)