...Since then, I have worked as a tutor for all ages, and most subjects. I have also worked for over ten years with kids and teens who have special needs. I have a passion for tutoring, as I have utilized tutoring when I was younger, and it helped me tremendously. (read more)
...I also encourage and practice basic math skills like multiplication and division, the order of operations, and identifying key terms in word problems. I've used common core curriculums in my classrooms for the last 5 years. I've used Eureka, which is similar to Engage NY. (read more)
...I have worked in C, C++, Perl, Java, Javascript and occasionally in machine language. I have taught programming to my own employees over the years. I also designed, developed, and taught programming at the University of Washington. (read more)
...I use the Socratic method a lot, asking the student questions and building on the response. I did some Skin diving from 1966 to 1975, and back packing from 1969 to 1975, mostly in the Olympics. I've also done some sailing, both cruising and racing. (read more)
...I have worked for one of the major SAT prep companies in the past and I am able to bring a lot of skills to the table for the SAT student. I like to customize my study sessions with my students to be able to bring out their best. With my previous educational background, I can help students do the best they can on the SAT. (read more)