...High school students often do not quite appreciate the extent to which college courses require much more self-directed discovery and exploration of resources, as opposed to simply working from a provided textbook. Being able to convey this sort of self-guided independent thinking would significa... (read more)
...I ask questions and draw parallels to earlier ideas to help them connect new information with the ideas they already know. I am confident helping students prepare for their AP tests by improving their understanding of the concepts and familiarity with the test and how it frames questions. I also work with students on SAT and ACT prep, helping students feel confident and prepared on test day. (read more)
...Being in a classroom is a great feeling for me. Being able to reach students and help them out if they have any misconceptions or questions. But I also realized that there are more students out there that need help. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...I am comfortable with tutoring most math elective courses as well. I have been teaching for the past five years and tutoring for ten years, primarily helping students in grades 7-12. I typically teach in classroom settings with 20 or more students, and tutor in one-on-one settings. (read more)
...If mathematics is taught with a goal of having the student actually understand the material and know the whys and the hows then they can succeed very easily. I explain why and make sure my students understand the topics thoroughly. I do not like teaching with a memorization approach. (read more)