...I have worked with students from 7th grade to adult learners on this material, and am quite comfortable helping students build mastery. I have a Bachelor of Science in Math, with hundreds of hours experience working with high school and college students on math problems and concepts, including Algebra 2. I have been tutoring Chemistry in earnest for 4 years and I am loving it! (read more)
...Topics have included properties of triangles and other polygons, formulas for area, volume, etc., similarity and congruence of polygons, and formal proofs in a variety of formats. I emphasize use of the right "tool" of geometry ( a formula, a property, etc.) to make the job easier to accomplish ... (read more)
...After graduating from the University of Maine in 1971 followed by a year of graduate study, I worked in the field of electronic design for Raytheon (6 years), Hewlett Packard (25 years), Agilent Technology (5 years) and Philips Medical till retirement. My work in the medical design area produced... (read more)
...Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. Every student has a unique skill set, part of which is learning style. As I get to know each student, I pay close attention to the ways in which they respond to different activities. (read more)