...I use this approach during my tutoring sessions because it rewards the students with confidence and a sense of self accomplishment when they are able to come to a solution by themselves rather than just peering at the answer. I try to make sure there is a sense of direction when navigating throu... (read more)
...I worked as a class tutor for a calculus 2 section at Whitman College in which I held drop-in tutoring sessions for 6 hours per week for a semester. I have experience working with students trying to catch up after falling behind in a class, students retaking classes that they have previously fai... (read more)
...For as long as I can remember, I've been helping others learn and enjoy math, engineering, and science. It has always been my passion. Now, after training as a scientist and after 20 successful years in the software industry, STEM education is my full-time commitment. (read more)
I am Fedor S! I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science. In college, I quickly realized that many subjects require a deep understanding of the material, rather than just practical application. (read more)
...I taught 15 years at a private school, where all of my teaching was done in one-on-one sessions. This allowed me to individualize the instruction and to adapt to the learning styles and needs of each student. During the summers, I taught Geometry at a summer camp. (read more)