...What I love about tutoring the most is seeing my students make progress and succeed. I have helped multiple students improving their grade after tutoring them. My tutoring philosophy is that on top of regular tutoringFirst, I know those subjects pretty well. (read more)
...I've had the unfortunate experience of some parents telling me at the door that they're canceling sessions or book sessions with me "just in case" and canceling last minute. I do understand that on occasion a student is ill or has a special event to attend, no homework due to testing at school, ... (read more)
...My goal is to be a lighthouse, while my students navigate unknowns. I listen to their strengths and areas of improvement, then craft a strategy for strengthening problem areas. I follow the method of show 1, do 1 and teach 1. (read more)
...I have experience teaching calculus courses and various upper-level math courses at the University of Minnesota and the University of Washington. I am passionate about helping students develop the skills and confidence to figure out how to solve math problems. I believe that math can be an enjoyable subject that every student can understand if it is taught in the right way. (read more)
I always strive to reinforce the unique qualities in each student. Over the years, I've found that a number of academic problems stem from poor technical skills: an inability to grasp core themes, develop ideas, take and/or utilize notes or adequately comprehend tedious prose. A sharp awareness of individual student needs or challenges and effective approaches comes through experience. (read more)