...With and patience come to mind as I think back to all the times I just want to give the answer, but rather I think of joke or prod a student to make the realization themselves. I revel in the aha-moments because it feels utterly satisfactory when one can remember the quadratic formula or foil ou... (read more)
...I have been tutoring since I was in high school because I have always had a knack for math and science - so it was a no brainer to become a teacher! I studied engineering while I was in college, but continued to tutor and work with younger students because I enjoyed developing positive relations... (read more)