...I seek to foster student independence and encourage students to “learn how they learn” because it is such a critical skill. One of my favorite aspects of tutoring is the one-on-one dynamic and the opportunity to engage with a student closely to better understand each student’s individual perspective and challenges. In high school, I was on the tennis team and participated in marching band. (read more)
...Sincerely,OliverApart from focusing on the fundamentals of Algebra and mathematics from a conceptual standpoint, I try to build a solid learning model for my students. My approach is holistic in the sense that I take into consideration the situational and developmental factors involved my studen... (read more)
...Studied French at the Lycée International for 8 years and at Yale When at Yale, I was a professional math grader for the Yale Math Department. I was hired by my mathematics professor who saw me as the best student in the class. I am a fluent Spanish speaker. (read more)
...Not only is teaching such skills an inherent part of all of my courses -- but now that I have done on-line teaching for three years, I work with individual students who are having problems mastering the material. I would need to know more about the specific situation facing the student in Gaines... (read more)
...As a result of working with me, many of my students have achieved perfect or near-perfect scores on every section of the SAT, and that fills me with joy. But I am nearly as happy when I make a student laugh in the middle of solving a complex rational equation. THAT is quite an accomplishment - especially when you solve the equation correctly. (read more)