...Since High School, I've never gotten anything below an A in a math class. I've also been tutored a number of students in SAT math, some of which have seen 100 point gains in their scores. My philosophy for math is simple: make the abstract concrete, translate the numbers into words, and practice. (read more)
...I encourage my student to ask questions and initiate discussions to develop a strong understanding of the material taught. I always give real life examples so the student will learn, how to, later, use the knowledge taught during their professional careers. I have been teaching since 2010, and ... (read more)
...After pursuing the CMA, I started tutoring prospective CMA students. I continued this path once I obtained the CFA charter as well. Overall, this gave me the opportunity to interact and tutor different types of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. (read more)
...I followed that model over the years by founding and promoting similar clubs at other branches throughout the city. I was chosen by Mayor Daley's Department of Human Services to be one of five chess teachers for four summers running. We taught chess to children at one of the Departments neighborhood offices daily and then ran a fast tournament to find a winner for High School and Elementary. (read more)
...I first earned my bachelor’s degree at Illinois Wesleyan University and then later earned my teaching certification (grades 7 – 12) in secondary mathematics at Wayne State University. After having taught math in Detroit area high schools for a few years, I went back to school again and earned my... (read more)