...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...In my opinion, understanding how you got to the answer is far more important than the answer itself. Because of this, I value spending more time on fewer problems but can guarantee you will come away with the ability to do the rest on your own. This allows us to go at your pace to make sure you understand the nuances of the choices we make at each step. (read more)
...I also have a reputation for being able to work with even the most frustrated students -- just in case you fit that description. I am proficient with Texas Instruments graphing calculators, so if that is part of your curriculum, I can help you out there too. I look forward to hearing from you! (read more)