...Teaching requires a deeper understanding of the material than simply being able to perform it. This is why I implore my students to teach me the subject matter after they think they know it to solidify their understanding of it. In college, I became very passionate about chemistry and biology. (read more)
...In addition, my approach is to learn concepts, that provide a life-long understanding, rather than to memorize formulas. I am New York State Permanently Certified to teach Secondary Mathematics (high school). I attended SUNY Brockport. Also, I have degrees in Electrical Engineering where Algebr... (read more)
...I absolutely LOVE math - it is a huge passion of mine. In college I used to tutor fellow students in math outside of class time (mostly calculus) and found the experience very rewarding. My students found it easier to cope with the material and this was reflected in better homework and exam grades. (read more)
...Additionally, my experience has taught me that sometimes a student is missing one little skill that, if uncovered and worked with, can unlock that student’s ability to move forward. Where applicable for younger students, I often introduce fun math games to strengthen those students’ basic math skills. I think that one of my strengths is my patience. (read more)
...Helping the student achieve their highest potential is my priority. My tutoring method is to start at the beginning: where the student is now, what are the weaknesses in the student's preparation for this subject, and then proceed to greater understanding, using the student's actual school text... (read more)