...For the students I have worked with, their math scores not only increased but their overall confidence in mathematics went up as well. I gauge new students' current ability on the math section with a sample ACT math section and then I provide a general summary to the student and parent of how th... (read more)
...Much more of the work is theoretical. I make a point of bringing chemistry alive by describing what the chemicals look like and how the reactions proceed. Wherever possible I use visuals from selected textbooks. (read more)
...These skills are hard to lose. Also I am teaching my son and husband Chinese at home. Being able to explain and make sense those Chinese characters and expressions helps me to teach. (read more)
...If you need help getting ready for the SAT or ACT, please get in touch. My experience includes 12 years of teaching -- 6 as a professional programming teacher, and 6 as a classroom volunteer in local schools -- including quite a lot of 1:1 tutoring. I'm easy to get along with, patient, flexible. (read more)
...Even though I've left my admissions officer job, I still continue to read applications for the UC schools as well as some local liberal arts college. You have two choices when working with somebody. You can work with somebody who knows how to teach writing, or you can choose to work with somebody who understands the admissions process inside and out. (read more)