...My primary skills are in reading, writing, and public speaking.I competed in mock trial both in high school in college, delivering opening and closing statements in front of an audience during tournaments. Much of mock trial is also thinking quickly on your feet and arguing on the spot. I also did public forum debate in high school. (read more)
...Once a child learns one concept, the next concept builds upon the one he or she just learned. Every math concept builds upon the previous one, so if a child does not have a solid understanding of one particular concept, he or she will struggle with what follows after. For this reason math gets harder for these kids every school year. (read more)
...Throughout my time as an undergraduate at Bard College, I was a mathematics teaching assistant in Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, and other related core mathematics courses. Additionally I was a college tutor for students, primarily in calculus. I have also served as a junior faculty member for ... (read more)
...With a dual degree in Chemistry and Philosophy from Amherst College, including a pre-medical track and a published thesis in organic chemistry, I've walked the path of academic challenges and triumphs. My own experiences as a student led me to recognize the pivotal role educators play in ignitin... (read more)
...As a former math minor and a tutor who works heavily with students on not only test prep but also math coursework, I enjoy the challenge of trying a variety of different solutions to a problem to find the one that best suits a student's preferences. Nothing is more rewarding than that "aha" mome... (read more)