...I use this information to explain mathematics in the context of these interests. Once the student starts to develop confidence in working on the problems, I then start to scaffold instruction as a gradual progression to higher levels of difficulty. I have tutored students in basically all mathematics subjects from Pre-Algebra through Calculus 3. (read more)
...I have earned a BS and MS in physics (from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington, respectively), and am currently working towards a PhD in physics, doing computational biophysics research. I have served as head TA and earned a teaching award for introductory physics courses at UW. I love one-on-one time with students. (read more)
...My focus on reading has helped me teach Spanish and English language arts, as well as US History to bilingual students from English speaking and/or Spanish speaking homes. Over these past nine years of teaching, I've learned that the most learning happens when I tap into a student's interests an... (read more)
...By my junior year of high school I was playing at collegiate level in the CBC Jazz Band as their second tenor. I held both First Tenor and Second Tenor throughout my 3 years at CBC (2 of running start and 1 to finish my degree) and by my last I was Lead Tenor. My second year, we recorded a CD l... (read more)
3 Subjects: includingSaxophone,Music Theory,General Music
...I love helping people. I really like math. In college, I found I had a penchant for relating material in new ways that allowed students to understand the material, and ultimately succeed. (read more)