...That is where the fundamentals and artistic elements of mathematics come to play. Mathematics is the language of nature. It has the ability to transform students in their way of thought, who practice free and rational thinking rather than simply memorizing equations and statements. (read more)
...To reach these goals, I prepare lessons in advance, but I am keenly aware that everyone thinks and learns differently. I've taught several students with ADHD and can easily adapt my methods to suit them. To that end, I welcome feedback and suggestions that will help us work together. (read more)
...One of the best ways to get better at solving problems is to have someone help with the process of breaking down the problem. In my experience, working one-on-one to solve a problem goes farther towards understanding than simply sitting in a classroom. I also am a firm believer in having to actually work through problems to truly understand a subject such as math or physics. (read more)
...I collaborate with students and their families to tailor a plan for student success. This will sometimes involve re-teaching lessons from their class time and almost always involves many practice problems. Where possible, I seek connections between my student's interests and the mathematics they are learning. (read more)
...I have developed a number of methods for getting students past this barrier. I have picked up some of these methods from full time Chemistry teachers, and have developed others myself. Seeing students gain confidence in doing this is one of the real pleasures of tutoring. (read more)