...I've always had a strong passion for math, and I have a wide variety of tutoring experience from elementary and high school students to (more recently) college students. I truly enjoy math and know how relevant it is in everyday life. Because I'm so passionate about the subject, I am patient with those that I tutor because I want them to be successful and excited when they grasp something. (read more)
...I feel it is critical to understand why something is and not just how to go through the motions to get the correct answer. It is my belief that once students understand why they are doing something, they will be able to think in a more critical manner for future problems having similar characteristics. I hold both a master's and a bachelor's degree in economics. (read more)
...I have tutored high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in organic chemistry, general chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. I have a teaching certificate from the Sheridan Center of Brown University. Each student is different, and I can adjust my tutoring methods based on the needs of the student.I am a chemistry professor at Wheaton College. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I have taken all of the mathematics courses and love teaching the innate simplicity of calculus. The power of mathematics is endless. I spent 17 years as a practicing engineer, with a focus on mechanism dynamics, test evaluation and test design. (read more)