...This makes a big part of my tutoring approach, as it sets up my students for success. Additionally, I try to introduce the material in a creative way and provide tools that help students remember the material. I also leave time in between topics for students to do some practice problems on their own, and then I review it with them and answer any questions they might have. (read more)
...I am a New York State Certified teacher for Students with Disabilities for over 10 years. I have taught & prepared students for almost every Regents test, including Living Environment, Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, US History, Global History, Algebra 1 & 2, & Geometry I do a number of diff... (read more)
...Do not underestimate the importance of being prepared for the 'typical' questions (e.g. "Tell me about yourself?") and having a few stories ready to go about times that you succeeded, failed, demonstrated leadership, etc. I promise that you will be very familiar with the STAR framework after we ... (read more)
...I have awards in UConn Calculus Competition four years in a row (including first place overall). Geometry has always been one of my stronger subjects because I enjoy the rigor of doing proofs, as well as the visual nature of the subject. I took higher-level geometry courses in college, and I dev... (read more)
...My experience tutoring in the sciences started in college when I was both a Teaching Assistant and a tutor at SUNY Binghamton 8 years ago. I continued tutoring these subjects since have have expanded to offer tutoring in the following areas: Biology (high school and college level), Chemistry (hi... (read more)