...I believe in child-led, inquiry-based learning: teaching is about helping students ask the right questions and arming them with the tools for the job, not about handing them the answers. I've previously taught with, and developed curriculum for, the Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) and the Russian ... (read more)
I have taught high school mathematics for 15 years and I have extensive tutoring experience with middle school and high school subjects ranging from SAT Prep, Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I am very easy to get along with and my students feel at ease while I... (read more)
...What I have learned is that the most important variable determining whether a student can learn from a teacher is the level of trust in the relationship. Teachers who show they care about their students gain their student’s trust and that leads to a shared effort in pursuit of student growth. That’s why I start by taking some time to get to know my students and what is important to them. (read more)
...In English or math, I know exactly how it is tested and the best way to approach it. I graduated with Molecular Biology and Computer Science degrees from Oregon State University, and have worked as a tutor in a test prep company for 2 years. I am very systematic in academic or physical training and take a step-by-step process for improvement. (read more)